Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes
Festive tea cakes will add a special touch to your holiday cookie tray.
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Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour1
3 cup sugar1
4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1
4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1
8 teaspoon salt1 Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 cup1 teaspoon baking powder
1
4 teaspoon baking soda1
3 cup milk3 tablespoons molasses
Powdered sugar
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
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STEP 2
Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in bowl. Add butter; beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping; set aside.
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STEP 3
Stir in baking powder and baking soda to remaining crumb mixture. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Add milk and molasses; continue beating just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)
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STEP 4
Divide dough into 16 pieces. Shape into 3/4-inch thick moons, stars, circles, etc. Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
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STEP 5
Bake 11-14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Do not overbake.)
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STEP 6
Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.
Tip #1
If desired, drizzle cakes with melted chocolate.
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