Description
Classic Russian tea cakes are buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar, perfect for tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can use different nuts for variation.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: classic russian tea cakes, cookies, dessert