Description
Delightful Southern tea cakes with a tender, buttery texture and a hint of vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the buttery mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg