Granny's Tea Cakes

Soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, Granny's Tea Cakes are a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of homemade comfort. Perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of tea or coffee, these tender cookies boast a simple yet timeless flavor profile, highlighted by vanilla and a hint of golden edges. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, the dough comes together quickly, making this recipe ideal for impromptu baking sessions. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll be serving up these melt-in-your-mouth delights in under half an hour! Whether enjoyed as a standalone snack or a cozy accompaniment to an afternoon tea break, Granny’s Tea Cakes are sure to become a family favorite. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh all week long! Keywords: Granny's Tea Cakes recipe, soft tea cakes, nostalgic cookie recipe, easy homemade cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into small, round balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Gently press each ball down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking for a softer texture.

Step 9

Remove the tea cakes from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve with tea, coffee, or enjoy them as a simple snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(741.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2829.7

Total Fat 105.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 451.7mg	0%
Sodium 1784.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 434.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 204.6g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 169.4mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 516.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 61.0%