Southern Tea Cake Cookies
Relish in the buttery, sweet, and slightly spiced flavors of these delightful Southern Tea Cake Cookies. Perfect for sharing with friends and family!
Ingredients
- - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- - ¼ teaspoon salt
- - ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- - 1 stick of unsalted butter at room temperature
- - ¾ cup granulated sugar
- - 1 large egg at room temperature
- - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground nutmeg.
2. In a separate, larger bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and consistent.
3. Reduce the mixer's speed to low and incorporate the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until seamless.
5. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Portion the dough into 12 equal sections and shape into spheres.
7. Arrange the dough on a baking sheet, spacing them 1 ½ inches apart. Flatten the tops gently.
8. Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition Information for Southern Tea Cake Cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal per serving
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 110mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 2g
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