Mississippi Tea Cakes

Mississippi Tea Cakes

This is my mother’s recipe, her mother’s recipe, and so on… Basic, simple, down-home and delicious!! My grandmother’s advice is to enjoy warm with a big glass of ice-cold milk!!! Poor folks’ heaven!!!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
3 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; beat into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73
Calories
3g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars6g
Protein1g
Calcium12mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium13mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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