Buttery, delicate, and spiced with nutmeg—these classic Southern tea cakes are little edible time capsules of comfort and nostalgia. Soft cake-like centers with crisp edges that taste like a warm hug from grandma's kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix Dry – Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat softened butter and sugar 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add Egg – Beat in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.

4. Combine – Gradually mix in dry ingredients until soft dough forms.

5. Chill – Cover and refrigerate dough 30 minutes.

6. Shape – Preheat oven to 325°F. Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly with a glass. Space 1-2 inches apart.

7. Bake – Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges.

8. Cool – Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, Makes ~12 cookies)

• Calories: ~130 kcal

• Total Fat: 5.5g

• Saturated Fat: 3.5g

• Cholesterol: 22mg

• Sodium: 95mg

• Carbohydrates: 18g

• Sugar: 10g

• Protein: 1.5g

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Bake Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: ~1 hour

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