Description
Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are soft, lightly sweet cookies that blend the characteristics of cookies and cakes. With their nostalgic flavor and tender texture, they're a comforting Southern treat perfect for pairing with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden.
- Let cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon for a spiced version.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a flavor twist.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze in a single layer then transfer to a bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
