Description
Sink your teeth into soft, buttery Southern Tea Cake Cookies—a timeless classic passed down through generations. These golden gems are simple to make and deeply comforting, blending rich vanilla flavor with a tender, cake-like crumb. Whether you’re craving a quick dessert, looking for nostalgic snacks, or need a cozy addition to your holiday cookie tray, these tea cakes are your go-to. Perfect for breakfast ideas, easy recipe collections, or wholesome dessert treats—they’ll soon be a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Wrap dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Centers should appear soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape while baking.
Do not overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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