Grandma's Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Drop teaspoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
9. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Tea cakes have been a popular southern treat since the 19th century.
• The original recipe used lard instead of butter.
• Tea cakes are often served with a glass of cold milk.