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Old-Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

Classic Old-Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are soft, buttery cookies with a hint of nutmeg, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. These nostalgic treats are simple to prepare and yield tender, flavorful cookies with a delicate texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This will help create a tender texture in the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then, mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly into the wet mixture, stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until just combined, forming a dough.
  5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Flatten Dough Balls: Gently press down each dough ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten them for even baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden color. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring perfect texture.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough.
  • Make sure butter is softened but not melted to ensure the right consistency in the dough.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies should be soft in the center with lightly golden edges.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/old-fashioned-southern-tea-cakes-recipe-3/