Vanilla Tea Cake Cookies
Vanilla Tea Cake Cookies are a simple buttery, soft vanilla tea cookie perfect for afternoon tea. Much like Scottish Shortbread, the ingredients are simple, but the texture and vanilla flavors are deliciously unforgettable.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and sugar in a stand mixer or with a handheld mixer; beat until creamy, about 3 minutes. Then add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Shape the dough into balls, roll in additional granulated sugar if desired, and then transfer to the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 107mg | Sugar: 8g