Southern Tea Cake Cookies
There's nothing quite like the sweet flavors and warm memories that a simple Southern cookie can conjure up.
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Servings: 12 Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 stick 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg until combined.
- In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Space 1-2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until just lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
