LEMON GLAZED SOUTHERN TEA CAKES

Lemon Glazed Southern Tea Cakes image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks butter, unsalted, room temperature
3 1/2 cup all purpose flour, plus extra to roll out dough
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, room temperature
lemon glaze (recipe below)
1 lemon, zested, juiced
2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

To prepare lemon glaze, place ingredients in a small bowl, mix well with a fork until combined, set aside until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
In an electric mixer beat butter for about 3-5 minutes are until nice and creamy. Add sugar and beat for 3 minutes more. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating for about 20 seconds between each addition.
Add vanilla and almond and beat for 20 more seconds. Add flour mixture in 4 batches and beat for about 20 seconds after each addition. Scape the sides of the bowl and make sure flour is mixed well. Transfer mixture to some saran wrap.
Place in refrigerator for about 1-2 hours are overnight if desired. Roll mixture out on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thickness. Place on a greased cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart, batter will spread as they cook.
Bake for about 7-10 minutes are until nice and golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool about 5 minutes on cookie sheet.
Transfer to cooling rack and allow teacakes to cool completely about 30 minutes before glazing. Glaze either the whole cake, or half. Allow glaze to set up and enjoy!