Southern Living Tea Cakes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This can be easily done using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Using the bottom of a glass or a fork, gently flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. Bake the tea cakes in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake them, as they should remain soft and tender.

9. Once baked, remove the tea cakes from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve these Southern Living Tea Cakes with your favorite hot or cold beverage and enjoy a moment of pure bliss with every bite!