Description
This is a classic Russian tea cookies recipe, also known as snowball cookies. They are buttery, nutty, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, walnuts, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: russian tea cookies recipe, snowball cookies, nut cookies