Southern Tea Cookies Recipe
Description: These Southern Tea Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, sweet, and bursting with flavor, they pair perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade treat, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Servings: 72 cookies
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Calories: 72.3 per serving
- Fat: 2.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
- Sodium: 54mg
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lightly greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Sifting helps to aerate the flour and ensure a lighter texture for your cookies.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, softened butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Blend everything together well until a soft dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated for the best flavor and texture.
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Roll Out Dough: Flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. You can use a rolling pin to help achieve an even thickness.
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Cut into Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes. Traditional Southern Tea Cookies are often round or oval-shaped, but feel free to get creative with your designs.
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Bake: Carefully transfer the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading while baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these Southern Tea Cookies with a cup of your favorite hot beverage or share them with friends and family for a delightful treat!
Tips:
- For a festive touch, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, but they’re so delicious, they likely won’t last that long!
- Experiment with different flavor variations by adding citrus zest, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or even a hint of almond extract to the dough for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the sweet simplicity of these Southern Tea Cookies, a beloved classic that never goes out of style. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon or shared with loved ones at gatherings, these homemade treats are sure to leave everyone craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s bake up a batch of these irresistible cookies together!
