Buttermilk Tea Cakes

Begin by setting the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), ensuring it reaches this temperature before proceeding. Next, lightly coat the cookie sheets with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent cookies from sticking.

To create the dough, combine butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl and use an electric mixer to blend them together until they form a smooth consistency. Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract, then mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture in an alternating motion, adding buttermilk at regular intervals. This will help to create a smooth and even dough.

Using a spoon, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Leave enough space between each cookie to allow for even baking.

Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the desired level of doneness is reached.

Once done baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to continue cooling completely.