Description
These Old-Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are soft and tender treats that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or sweet tea. With a hint of vanilla and a touch of buttermilk, these cookies are a delightful taste of Southern tradition.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, flattening slightly with a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a hint of spice, add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg to the dough.
- Enjoy these tea cakes with coffee or sweet tea for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
