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Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes Recipe

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes Recipe
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These Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes are a classic dessert that brings the nostalgia of traditional Southern baking to your kitchen. With a light and delicate texture, these buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg if using.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
  7. Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking.
  • Optional: Sprinkle with sugar before baking or glaze with icing for extra sweetness.

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