Tea Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. Mix until just combined - do not overmix.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.
10. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.