Description
This Southern Tea Cake Cookies Recipe brings the warmth of tradition with buttery, vanilla-scented cookies. Perfect for tea time or holiday trays, these soft treats are a classic Southern dessert. Learn how to make authentic tea cakes with simple pantry staples. Keywords: southern tea cake cookies, soft tea cake recipe, classic southern cookies.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
1. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
5. Add the milk and stir just until a soft dough forms.
6. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes.
8. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
10. Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
The dough needs to chill to prevent spreading.
Don’t overbake—edges should be barely golden.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg