Description
Russian tea cakes are buttery, nutty cookies coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can substitute nuts with chocolate chips for variation.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can last up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Russian tea cakes, cookies, dessert, holiday cookies