Tea Cakes

Name: Tea Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 5 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

When you're ready for a tea or coffee break, have these tea cakes ready. You won't be able to forget their soft centers and buttery vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until the edges are golden brown, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 tea cake: 74 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

I’ve baked many batches of cookies through the years, but family and friends tell me these southern treats are the best. The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.—Doris McGough, Dothan, AL

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