Southern Tea Cakes
Delightful Southern Tea Cakes, tender butter cookies with a hint of nutmeg, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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