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tea cake cookies southern style

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

FIRST STEP:Using an electric hand mixer, combine the butter and granulated sugar, beat well

Step 3

Add in the egg and vanilla and beat on low until incorporated

Step 5

Add in the baking soda, salt, nutmeg and flour a little at a time

Step 7

Be sure it is mixed thoroughly

Step 9

SECOND STEP:Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes

Step 11

After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 325*

Step 13

Place a sheet of parchment paper on two baking sheets

Step 15

Use a small cookie scoop and scoop up a small amount of dough

Step 17

Roll the dough in your hand until it forms a ball

Step 19

Place each one on a cookie tray with space between

Step 21

Lightly flatten each cookie out using the bottom of a mug or cup

Step 23

THIRD STEP:Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until the edges begin to become golden brown

Step 25

Enjoy!