Southern Tea Cakes
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5
Southern Tea Cakes
Description
Southern Tea Cakes begin with creamed butter and sugar, which creates a light and airy base. Eggs and buttermilk add moisture and tenderness to the dough, while vanilla extract lends subtle aromatic sweetness. The addition of baking soda helps the cookies rise gently and develop a soft crumb with slightly crisped edges after baking. Chilling the dough before rolling makes it easier to handle and contributes to a delicate texture in the final baked product.
Once rolled and cut, the cookies are baked just until they develop a very light golden color, ensuring they remain soft rather than overly crunchy. These tea cakes can be enjoyed as a simple snack with tea or coffee. Their mild flavor also allows them to be paired with jams or spreads.
For storing, keep the tea cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days to maintain freshness. They freeze well; layer them with parchment paper in an airtight container and thaw completely before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large egg
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 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.
- Gradually add the flour and baking soda into the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and wrap well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
- 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
- Store tea cakes at room temperature in an airtight container for several days to keep them fresh.
- Freeze fully cooled cookies in single layers separated by parchment paper for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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