Soft, buttery Classic Southern Tea Cake Cookies with a tender crumb and gentle sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
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Calories: 160kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- electric mixer
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool briefly on pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variation, add lemon zest or sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.8mg