Aunt Burvin's Southern Tea Cakes

Southern tea cakes made with plenty of butter are a less-sweet version of sugar cookie that is a delightful accompaniment to a cup of tea.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 ½ cups self-rising flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat white sugar, confectioners' sugar, and butter together in a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated. Pour oil into sugar-butter mixture; beat until smooth. Slowly add flour to sugar-butter mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is stiff. Refrigerate dough, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Drop dough by the spoonful onto baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Work in batches if needed.