Description
Classic Southern Tea Cake Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or coffee. These old-fashioned cookies are soft, slightly sweet, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg if using.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking.
- Nutmeg adds a traditional flavor but can be omitted.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
