{"id":921,"date":"2024-09-10T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/?p=921"},"modified":"2024-09-10T12:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T17:01:10","slug":"southern-tea-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Tea Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boos, baking these Southern Tea Cakes is way more than just whipping up some bomb sweet treats \u2013 it&#8217;s like crafting a whole vibe of tradition, flavor, and that cozy warmth. These tea cakes from my Mississippi big mama are perfectly soft, buttery, and just oozing with all that generous, sweet Southern comfort that&#8217;s been perfected and passed down through generations. They are the best tea cakes recipe out there!  Trust, you&#8217;re about to be swept off your feet! \u2013 disappointment doesn&#8217;t stand a chance here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of bitten into tea cake cookies on top of several cookies in  a tin.\" class=\"wp-image-14217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quinary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/five-stars.png\" alt=\"Five star review\" class=\"wp-image-65220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d574f72f855ef2cfdac2ad26abe5c2f\" style=\"letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">They&#8217;re Lovin&#8217; It! Here&#8217;s what They&#8217;re Sayin&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">\u201cBeen looking for a great tea cake recipe and this is it. Wow. Don\u2019t tell anyone, but I ate 6 almost right out of the oven. Will be using this recipe for my go to cookies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u2014PAM O.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides of my family excelled at making traditional Southern tea cakes y&#8217;all.  My daddy&#8217;s grandmother made them with molasses.\u00a0 My mama&#8217;s mama made them classic style, which is what this recipe represents.  side, My parents have both described in great detail the remembrances of southern tea cake cookies prepared by their mothers, grandmothers, and even great-grandmothers for special occasions or just regular days.\u00a0 I hope this recipe captures the magic of those memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#The_Lowdown_of_This_Tea_Cakes_Recipe\" title=\"The Lowdown of This Tea Cakes Recipe\">The Lowdown of This Tea Cakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#What_are_Tea_Cakes\" title=\"What are Tea Cakes?\">What are Tea Cakes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Ingredients_Youll_Need_to_Make_Old_Fashioned_Tea_Cakes\" title=\"Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make Old Fashioned Tea Cakes\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make Old Fashioned Tea Cakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#How_to_Make_Tea_Cakes\" title=\"How to Make Tea Cakes\">How to Make Tea Cakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#What_to_Serve_with_Tea_Cake_Cookies\" title=\"What to Serve with Tea Cake Cookies\">What to Serve with Tea Cake Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Recipe_Substitutions\" title=\"Recipe Substitutions\">Recipe Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\" title=\"Recipe Variations and Additions\">Recipe Variations and Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_Making_the_Best_Tea_Cakes\" title=\"Expert Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Tea Cakes\">Expert Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Tea Cakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#How_to_Store_Tea_Cakes\" title=\"How to Store Tea Cakes\">How to Store Tea Cakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#How_long_will_old_fashioned_tea_cakes_last\" title=\"How long will old fashioned tea cakes last?\">How long will old fashioned tea cakes last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Can_I_freeze_them\" title=\"Can I freeze them?\">Can I freeze them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Best_Cookie_Recipes\" title=\"Best Cookie Recipes\">Best Cookie Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Southern_Tea_Cakes_Recipe\" title=\"Southern Tea Cakes Recipe\">Southern Tea Cakes Recipe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-tea-cakes\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-of-this-tea-cakes-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_of_This_Tea_Cakes_Recipe\"><\/span>The Lowdown of This Tea Cakes Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Southern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Can be made Gluten-Free and Vegan with ingredient swaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> They are beyond buttery, rich, subtly sweet, and soft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Easy y&#8217;all (No Sweat!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f8915f1db50888b9ad910c17b55c332\"><strong>Nostalgia in Every Single Bite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tea cakes hold not just a special place in my heart but in Southern baking period.  Every bite will remind you of being in your grandmother&#8217;s kitchen indulging in her homemade treats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fc97c2e9ec35765c60ca8751883ec87\"><strong>Simple Ingredients with Big Flavor Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just a few pantry staples that you probably already have at home, you\u2019ll create bomb irresistible flavors y&#8217;all.  You don&#8217;t need elaborate crazy ingredients to make something as memorable as these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca484006dd1d7d0074beb59b9b03bc89\"><strong>Seriously So Versatile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you serve them for tea time, a quick and easy weeknight dessert or make a batch for the next bake sale, they are a straight up hit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-tea-cakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Tea_Cakes\"><\/span>What are Tea Cakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Tea Cakes have an incredibly powerful and colorful history within the African American community and may have been a slaves&#8217; version of the English tea cake. With few resources, enslaved Africans took what was available and made it work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea cakes became a comfort food and then a special treat during the holidays. With many families migrating North at the end of slavery, many foods of the Southern slaves were left behind. Families wanted to begin new traditions and leave behind reminders of oppression. Fortunately, the Southern Tea Cakes recipe was a tradition that continued through the years<\/span>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may look like your basic butter cookie but it is so much more y&#8217;all.  It has a bit of a cake consistency<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a cookie package.  They are the best of both worlds.\u00a0 I&#8217;m so glad this recipe was preserved by my big mama.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need-to-make-old-fashioned-tea-cakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_Youll_Need_to_Make_Old_Fashioned_Tea_Cakes\"><\/span>Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need to Make Old Fashioned Tea Cakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/southern-tea-cakes-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients on the table to make old fashioned tea cakes before mixing them up.\" class=\"wp-image-49479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/southern-tea-cakes-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/southern-tea-cakes-ingredients-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/southern-tea-cakes-ingredients-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/southern-tea-cakes-ingredients-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> This is the foundation which provides all the richness and flavor to the mix. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:<\/strong> This gives our tea cake recipe it&#8217;s irresistible charm and perfect sweet touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg:<\/strong> Just one binds the batter together and creates smoothness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pure Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> Vanilla elevates every bite with that aromatic nuance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour:<\/strong> Flour gives structure to our batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Just a pinch! It helps balance and enhance the overall flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Soda:<\/strong> We add just a touch to lift our tea cakes slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-tea-cakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Tea_Cakes\"><\/span>How to Make Tea Cakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-f61004184ebb19db3e754cf36041bff9\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-f61004184ebb19db3e754cf36041bff9\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 1:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMake the Tea Cake Dough\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" 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class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3316.jpg\" alt=\"Butter and granulated sugar in a glass bowl with a hand mixer about to mix it\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn your mixer, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbeat together butter and sugar until fluffy.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3317.jpg\" alt=\"Egg in a glass bowl with vanilla extract and creamed butter and sugar being mixed\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tin the egg and vanilla and keep mixing until it\u2019s smooth.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3318.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to a glass bowl before mixing with beaters nearby\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSlowly\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadd the dry ingredients into the mix.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3320.jpg\" alt=\"Finished tea cake cookie batter in a glass bowl after being mixed with a hand mixer\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMix\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tafter each addition only until just combined.  Don&#8217;t overdo it boos.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3321.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic wrap placed over a bowl of old fashioned tea cake cookie dough\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCover\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe bowl or place the dough in a freezer bag and refrigerate it for at least an hour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-975c57dc32a12407508022aadf956a20\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-975c57dc32a12407508022aadf956a20\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2: \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tBake Them Up!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 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src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3358.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie dough being scooped into balls from large bowl\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScoop\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttablespoon-sized balls of dough.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3359.jpg\" alt=\"Tea cake dough on parchment sheet lined baking dish before baking\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmooth\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe balls, place them on a baking tray, and flatten each one slightly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3361.jpg\" alt=\"Baked tea cakes out of the oven on a baking sheet.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBake\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe cookies for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southern-Tea-Cakes3365.jpg\" alt=\"Cooling Southern tea cake recipe on a wire rack before serving\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthey are cooled a bit, serve them up boos!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-f3e36dd43c0249b9437ffa48b16d393e\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-tea-cake-cookies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Serve_with_Tea_Cake_Cookies\"><\/span><strong>What to Serve with Tea Cake<\/strong> Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tea Time:<\/strong> The name alone is a huge key that these simple cookies go great with your cup of tea or coffee! In the summer, sip on some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-sweet-tea\/\">sweet tea<\/a><\/strong>, while in the winter, enjoy them with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/french-hot-chocolate\/\">French hot chocolate<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy With Other Elegant Desserts:<\/strong> When serving for tea time or a special occasion, they go great with other elegant mini desserts ya dig. Try with these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-strawberry-cupcakes-recipe\/\">strawberry cupcakes<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/guava-empanadas\/\">guava empanadas<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/honey-apple-bars\/\">honey apple bars<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter Holidays:<\/strong> For a holiday tea, these copycat Little Debbie <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/little-debbie-christmas-tree-cakes\/\">Christmas tree cakes <\/a><\/strong>are a fun addition!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Savory Tea Tidbits: <\/strong>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/oscar-tomato-tarts\/\">mini tomato tarts<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/deviled-eggs\/\">deviled eggs<\/a><\/strong> are always a hit!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-substitutions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Substitutions\"><\/span>Recipe <strong>Substitutions <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter: <\/strong>You will lose a bit of control over the amount of salt, but you can bake with salted butter. Just leave the salt out in the recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> Swap in vanilla bean paste or even almond extract to punch up the flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:<\/strong> You can add a touch of molasses like my daddy&#8217;s folks did by replacing the granulated sugar with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-brown-sugar\/\">brown sugar.<\/a><\/strong>  You can even make your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-and-additions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\"><\/span>Recipe Variations and Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Molasses: <\/strong>My dad&#8217;s family made tea cakes with molasses, so I know you can easily replace a lot of the granulated sugar in this recipe if you want to add the molasses flavor to your cookies.\u00a0 It will also darken the cookie mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluten-Free:<\/strong> Swap the regular flour for your fave 1:1 ratio gluten-free baking flour blend. It may slightly alter the texture but it will still taste bomb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegan:<\/strong> Swap the butter with your fave plant-based brand and also use your favorite vegan egg replacer to make this totally ready for your veggie boos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Spices: <\/strong>My big mama would sometimes add a bit of nutmeg to the batter to add a little nuance and depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-4.jpg\" alt=\"Extreme Close Up of bitten Tea Cake on top of tea cakes\" class=\"wp-image-14218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-4-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-4-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips-and-tricks-for-making-the-best-tea-cakes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_Making_the_Best_Tea_Cakes\"><\/span>Expert Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Tea Cakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix Dry Ingredients Separately:<\/strong> By doing this upfront you can fully incorporate these well-mixed ingredients right into your dough without overmixing and making your dough tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerate the Dough:<\/strong> The dough for tea cakes is a bit thick which makes it a little harder to work with since it isn&#8217;t as pliable.&nbsp; However, it still needs to go into the refrigerator to firm up more so don&#8217;t skip it!&nbsp; About an hour is necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Those Hands Working:<\/strong> The warmth of your hands to shape each tablespoon of dough makes it much more workable and pliable making it easier to flatten down y&#8217;all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tender Cookies:<\/strong> Make sure you don&#8217;t overmix the dough or overbake your cookies which may alter their soft texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool on the Pan:<\/strong> The cookies will be soft when you first remove the tray from the oven. I find it helpful to let them cool slightly on the pan which firms them up slightly making them easier to move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_Tea_Cakes\"><\/span>How to Store Tea Cakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your Southern Tea Cakes tasting just as amazing as the day they were baked, store them in an airtight container at room temp boos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-will-old-fashioned-tea-cakes-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_old_fashioned_tea_cakes_last\"><\/span>How long will old fashioned tea cakes last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll stay fresh for up to 5-6 days. Keep them away from direct sunlight and some place cool such as the pantry or cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-freeze-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze_them\"><\/span>Can I freeze them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep, for sure boos! Just make sure they\u2019re tightly wrapped, pop in a freezer bag, label with the date and they\u2019ll be good for up to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-5.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of Tea Cake recipe with bitten cookie on top\" class=\"wp-image-14219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-5-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-5-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1699977549471\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know when tea cakes are ready?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Y&#8217;all know ovens often bake differently so use my timing as a guideline. Most important look for a change in color around the edges of the cookies. When the edges start to look slightly golden they&#8217;re good to go.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1699977808618\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are my cookies browning too quickly on the bottom?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The likely cause is an uneven oven temperature or the pan may be too close to the oven&#8217;s heating element which can cause burning or excessive browning. Make sure you check your oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperatures and place the oven rack closer to the center of the oven. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1699977950342\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the best way to make sure the cookies are all the same size?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use a cookie scoop if possible boos! It&#8217;s such a great investment because not only does it create even-sized cookies but it also makes the process a bit easier. If you don&#8217;t have one a tablespoon measure makes a great sub!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-2.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead of Southern Tea Cake Recipe in a tin against light gray background with butter in small bowl\" class=\"wp-image-14216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-2-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-2-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Y&#8217;all Southern Tea Cakes<strong> <\/strong>are the ultimate Southern cookie.  My big mama&#8217;s were the absolute best.  Seriously buttery and rich with a classic soft texture that&#8217;s on point. They&#8217;re the epitome of Southern charm and grace and a delish nod to the art of baking that&#8217;s been passed down through generations. Whenever you serve these up, they&#8217;re not just a hit, they&#8217;re a home run, boos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-cookie-recipes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cookie_Recipes\"><\/span>Best Cookie Recipes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/lemon-tea-cake-recipe\/\"><strong>Lemon Tea Cakes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/butter-ricotta-cookies-recipe\/\"><strong>Butter Ricotta Cookies<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-sugar-cookies\/\"><strong>Sugar Cookies<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/holidaybutter-eggnog-iced-butter\/\">Eggnog Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/neapolitan-cookies\/\">Neapolitan Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/lemon-crinkle-cookies\/\"><strong>Lemon Crinkle Cookies<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-11693\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"11693\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-gbc-2024\"><div class=\"gbc-recipe-card\">\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--top\">\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__img\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"450\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Southern-Tea-Cakes-3-450x690.jpg\" class=\"attachment-vertical-thumbnail size-vertical-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close up of bitten into Southern Tea Cake on top of several cookies in tin\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__top-right\">\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southern_Tea_Cakes_Recipe\"><\/span>Southern Tea Cakes Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The best (and easiest) Southern Tea Cakes Recipe (or tea cake cookies recipe) is here!  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class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__email\">\n      <style type=\"text\/css\">.hubbub-save-this-message p, input.hubbub-block-save-this-text-control::placeholder,  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class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Snack<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-11693 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip 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class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HH8xTM\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sheet Pans<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bmZyEP\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cookie Scoop<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HFrYwb\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">measuring cups<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-11693-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"11693\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;cup&#032;all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;stick&#032;unsalted butter&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">stick<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00be&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;&#032;large egg&#032;room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\"><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-11693 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"11693\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"11693\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-11693-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"11693\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda and set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of your mixer, add butter and sugar and mix together on high speed until fluffy and smooth (about 4-5 minutes).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Turn mixer to medium speed and add in one egg and vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Lastly, turn mixer to slow speed and add in flour mixture in intervals of three beating after each addition to incorporate.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">After dough is well mixed, turn off mixer and remove dough from mixer and add to a ziploc bag and place in your refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up dough.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once dough is firm, remove from fridge and preheat your oven to 325 degrees.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Taking a measuring tablespoon, scoop out cookie dough the size of the tablespoon and roll into a ball. Using your thumb, gently press the center to flatten a bit and place on the tray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Do the same for the rest of the dough leaving at least an 1 1\/2 inches between each dough ball.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown on the edges and remove from the oven.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11693-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Note: Remember to make sure your ingredients are room temperature.\u00a0 \u00a0They will incorporate much better and create a wonderful well mixed dough.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h1>How to Store Tea Cakes<\/h1>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">To keep your Southern Tea Cakes tasting just as amazing as the day they were baked, store them in an airtight container at room temperature; they\u2019ll stay fresh for up to a week.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you want to preserve their delightful texture for a bit longer, you can also freeze the tea cakes; just make sure they\u2019re tightly wrapped and they\u2019ll be good for up to three months.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">180<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">35<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">78<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">260<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calcium: <\/span><span 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