I Hosted A Cozy Autumn Tea Party... Just For Me!

Join me in my little country home for a peaceful and cozy autumn tea party for one. Happy fall, and happy tea time! SWEDISH MACAROON TEA CAKES Cream together thoroughly: 1 cup soft butter 1/2 cup sugar Beat in: 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Stir in: 2 cups sifted flour Drop a rounded teaspoonful of batter into each greased tiny muffin cup, pressing batter over bottom and up around sides (a coating 1/4" thick, leaving center hollow). Chill. Fill each hollow with: ALMOND MACAROON FILLING Beat until light and foamy: 2 eggs Gradually beat in until well blended: 1/2 cup sugar Mix in: 11/4 cups blanched almonds, finely ground 1/2 tsp. almond extract Bake until delicately browned and set. TEMPERATURE: 325° F TIME: Bake 25 to 30 min. AMOUNT: 2 doz. tea cakes. SCONES Sift together: 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar Cut in finely: 6 Tbsp shortening (or butter) Stir in (to make soft dough): 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten Round up on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Knead lightly. Roll or pat out about 1/4" (I did about 1/2") thick. Cut into triangle and diamond shapes. Place slightly apart on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake. Temperature: 450°F Time: Bake 10 to 12 min. Find me on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autumnbreeze... YouTube:    / @autumnbreezebyallie   Instagram: @autumnbreezebyallie Etsy: Etsy.com/shop/autumnbreezebyallie Pinterest: https://pin.it/2vALURNWh