Granny’s Old-Fashioned Lemon Teacakes made with Violets

We’ve been reading Paul’s letters from prison for our family Bible study. It wasn’t planned this way, it was just where we happened to be when all things broke loose in our world. He talks alot about contentment. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we came to these passages at this particular time either. No matter what you think about the situation we find ourselves in, it has affected us all in some way. I’m learning, it’s all about perspective.

During COVID lockdown, we aren’t stuck at home, but we GET to be at home with our families!

I like that perspective. I’ve been using this time to try and focus on the positive and enjoy the little things. If you’ve been following along, then you know we are already homeschooling, but even after several years you can get into a rut. I have always considered myself a relaxed homeschooler, but for some reason, this “stay at home” time has made me even more relaxed. We have taken on learning in new ways and I haven’t felt rushed to get things done. Because of that, we have been doing even more baking and cooking in our school day. I have been wanting to make these cookies for a while, but just didn’t want to take the time to do it. Well, since we have slowed down, we finally took the afternoon and made them. They were so good and, the girls especially loved helping. We had them during our tea time and it was the perfect combination of light and sweet.

I’m sure most everyone has some version of tea cakes that their grandma used to make. This is the same simple recipe with just a little variation. I always love cooking from scratch, but especially now when its easier than going to the store. These are not something I would make every week, but they were a fun change and a nice way to celebrate the pretty weather and our time at home.

Lemon Violet Cookies

Recipe by Ellie Holt @OurLifeFromScratchBlogCourse: Food From Scratch, Herbal Remedies, HomeschoolingCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2 doz.

cookies

Cooking time

10

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Granny’s old-fashioned lemon tea cakes just got an upgrade when you add these beautiful, yet edible violets found right in your back yard! The perfect light, quick, and easy dessert for the special occasion that just needs a little something “extra”. 🌺

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1 stick of butter

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

• 1 Tablespoon of milk

• 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice

• 1/4 cup of violets

• Enough flour to make a stiff dough (I used 2 cups of all purpose)

Directions

• Mix all ingredients one at a time except the flowers.
• Fold in the flowers. (Do not overmix.) Form into a ball.
• Roll out dough and cut.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with flowers.

Notes

• The lemon can be tasted, but is very subtle. You can add 3 Tablespoons for a stronger taste.