Savour the charm of Southern Tea Cake Cookies! With the essence of nutmeg, richness of butter, and hints of vanilla, these classic treats crafted from flour, sugar, egg, and a sprinkle of salt and baking soda will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Dixie!
Prep Time: 10 minutes / Cook Time: 10 minutes / Resting Time: 40 minutes / Total Time: 1 hour / Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ▢ 1 stick of unsalted butter at room temperature
- ▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 large egg at room temperature
- ▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by combining the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground nutmeg in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Ensure the dry ingredients are well-integrated.
- In a separate, larger bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together. Use an electric mixer set to high speed, and mix until the combination achieves a smooth and consistent texture, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the mixer’s speed to a lower setting. Proceed to incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Gradually introduce the previously combined dry ingredients to the wet mixture, ensuring they blend seamlessly.
- Transfer the resulting dough to a refrigerated environment and allow it to set for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to a temperature of 325˚F (163˚C). Concurrently, portion the dough into 12 equal sections. Utilize your hands to shape each section into a spherical form.
- Arrange the dough spheres on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced approximately 1 1/2 inches apart. Gently depress the top of each sphere using the base of a clean cup or similar flat implement.
- Bake the formed cookies in the preheated oven for a duration of 10 minutes. The baking process is complete once the peripheries of the cookies attain a light golden hue.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180kcal
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