Southern Tea Cakes

Step 1

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda and set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of your mixer, add butter and sugar and mix together on high speed until fluffy and smooth (about 4-5 minutes).

Step 3

Turn mixer to medium speed and add in one egg and vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.

Step 4

Lastly, turn mixer to slow speed and add in flour mixture in intervals of three beating after each addition to incorporate.

Step 5

After dough is well mixed, turn off mixer and remove dough from mixer and add to a ziploc bag and place in your refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up dough.

Step 6

Once dough is firm, remove from fridge and preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Step 7

Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Taking a measuring tablespoon, scoop out cookie dough the size of the tablespoon and roll into a ball. Using your thumb, gently press the center to flatten a bit and place on the tray.

Step 9

Do the same for the rest of the dough leaving at least an 1 1/2 inches between each dough ball.

Step 10

Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown on the edges and remove from the oven.

Step 11

Cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.