Mississippi Tea Cakes

Mississippi Tea Cakes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    355

Evoke the warmth of Southern hospitality with these timeless tea cakes. A simple yet satisfying treat, perfect for an afternoon indulgence or a comforting dessert.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    12 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    53 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of softened butter.
A touch of lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy note to these tea cakes.
Store cooled tea cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 118 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alysa Schumm

    I have made these tea cakes multiple times. The whole family loved them!

  • Nathaniel Abernathy

    I added a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking, and they were a huge hit!

  • Prince Rath

    The buttermilk gives these cookies such a tender crumb. I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Miller Kovacek

    These tea cakes are just like my grandma used to make! So easy and delicious.

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