Description
These Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. Soft, cake-like cookies with a hint of nutmeg, these nostalgic sweets are a classic Southern favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 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 a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg if using.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, place them on the baking sheet, flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the tea cakes cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These tea cakes are soft, cake-like cookies with a subtle sweetness.
- Enhance the flavor with lemon zest or almond extract for a traditional touch.
- Pair these treats with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk for a delightful snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
