Mama’s Old-Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes
Delightful, soft, and sweet cookies that evoke warm memories of family gatherings and tradition.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons buttermilk Add until dough is soft but not sticky.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add buttermilk one tablespoon at a time, just until the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter or a glass, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze in layers with parchment between for up to 3 months. Can be served with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g
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