Tea Cakes
1 cup Butter, softened
11/2 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Buttermilk or Milk
3 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
Pinch of Nutmeg
Pinch of Salt
Cream butter and sugar together well with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and mix well. In a small bowl mix vanilla and milk. In another bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
With the mixer running on low alternate the milk and vanilla mixture and the dry mixture until incorporated. Don't over mix so your cookies will be tender. Butter a baking sheet and scoop spoonfuls of dough. Roll into balls and press with your fingers. Bake 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still pale. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee.