Description
These Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are soft, buttery cookies with a nostalgic flavor and cakey texture—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies 1½ inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading.
- For extra flavor, try adding lemon zest or almond extract.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months for future enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes, southern cookies, traditional tea cakes, Southern dessert