Victorian Christmas Tea Cakes Recipe

Name: Victorian Christmas Tea Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup currants; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup currants
Powdered sugar

1
Beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar at low speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add milk, beating until blended. Add flour and next 6 ingredients, beating until blended. Cover and chill dough 8 hours.
2
Divide dough into fourths. Roll 1 portion to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter or very small glass. Repeat procedure with remaining portions.
3
Cook, in batches, on a hot, lightly greased electric griddle or lightly greased skillet over low heat, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove to wire racks, and sprinkle warm tea cakes with powdered sugar. Cool slightly and serve, or cool completely and store in wax paper-lined airtight containers.
4
Note: Tea cakes may also be baked on lightly greased baking sheets at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until cookies are golden.

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Victorian Christmas Tea Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Victorian Christmas Tea Cakes

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