Southern tea cookies

Tea cakes recipe for the soft, cake-like Southern cookies with nutmeg. Traditionally served with tea, they make great Christmas cookies.

The texture is everything with these cookies.

The texture is everything with these cookies.

When you're ready for a tea or coffee break, have these tea cakes ready. You won't be able to forget their soft centers and buttery vanilla flavor.

Southern Tea Cakes - easy and addictive Southern baked treats slightly sweetened with faint notes of nutmeg, vanilla and lemon zest.

Southern Tea Cakes Recipe

Tea Cake Cookies are small crispy cookies, baked till they are a golden brown. This is by far the best tea cake recipe around.

Southern Tea Cakes are perfect for afternoon coffee or tea. This old-fashioned recipe is similar to a sugar cookie and makes an easy snack.

Southern Tea Cake Cookies are delightfully soft and buttery cookies that are perfect for any occasion. They’re not heavy or overly sweet either. I think they’re a perfect treat for a cozy afternoon tea, and if you’re not a fan of nutmeg, feel free to omit it. They will still be undeniably delicious! If you’re looking for a light and soft cookie that’s not overly sweet, you’ve come to the right place. When you make these tea cakes and pair them with a hot cup of tea or coffee, you get the…