Southern Tea Cakes

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chilling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    40

  • Calories

    131 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Southern Tea Cakes

Southern Tea Cakes are old-fashioned, simple sugar cookies. These classic cookies are a family favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 3 large eggs
  • 2 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 4 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and then add the eggs, one at a time. Add buttermilk until incorporated.
  2. Gradually add the flour and baking soda into the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
  3. Divide the dough in half and wrap well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350º. Remove the dough from the refrigerator 15 minutes before rolling out on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough with cookie cutters and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

  • Storage Tips
  • To store: These tea cakes keep well on the counter in an airtight container for a few days.
  • To freeze: Allow cookies to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in single layers with parchment between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow baked cookies to thaw before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 162IU (3%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 162IU 3%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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