Description
A classic Southern tea cake cookie recipe that’s simple, sweet, and perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern