Get a taste of the South with this classic recipe for Southern tea cakes. These soft and buttery cookies are perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee.
Cream the butter and sugar together for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
1 Cup Unsalted Butter, 1-½ Cups Granulated Sugar
Add the eggs, one by one, beating the whole time.
3 Each Large Eggs
Add vanilla and beat.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and mix together with a whisk.
3 Cups All Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
Slowly add to the butter mixture while beating.
Once totally incorporated empty half of the dough onto plastic wrap and shape into a square. Repeat with the other half. Place dough in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove 1 pack of dough from the freezer and using a cookie scoop, scoop onto parchment paper, 2" apart.
Bake for 10 minutes (ish) until the cookies start to slightly brown the edges.
Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transfering to a cooling rack.