Tender Tea Cake Cookies

Name: Tender Tea Cake Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 1 h 54 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or lemon extract and zest of one lemon for lemon flavor); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt

8 steps

Prep:1h 45minCook:9min

These tender tea cake cookies have a yummy texture with a bite on the outside and a soft, cake-like center. Perfect for lemon lovers and those who appreciate a less-sweet treat, this recipe uses simple ingredients and includes tips for keeping the cookies tender.

Updated at: Sat, 11 May 2024 13:24:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories171.9 kcal (9%)

Total Fat8.2 g (12%)

Carbs22.4 g (9%)

Sugars10.5 g (12%)

Protein2.2 g (4%)

Sodium72.5 mg (4%)

Fiber0.4 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

1 cupunsalted butter

room temperature

2eggs

large, room temperature

3 cupsall-purpose flour

1 ¼ cupsgranulated sugar

2 teaspoonsvanilla extract

or lemon extract and zest of one lemon for lemon flavor

½ teaspoonbaking soda

½ teaspoonnutmeg

½ teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 2

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a fork to soften the butter. Add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated—it may look odd, but that's normal. Stir in the sugar and vanilla or lemon extract until combined.

Step 3

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough is cohesive and no longer sticks to your fingers.

Step 4

Chill the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a disc, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 5

Roll Out the Dough: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and knead lightly. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent adding extra flour.

Step 6

Cut Out Cookies: Use a 2-inch cookie cutter or a similar-sized cup to cut out circles. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to prevent spreading.

Step 7

Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the cookies for about 9 minutes, or until you can smell them baking. Check the bottoms; they should be lightly golden, not brown.

Step 8

Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.