Description
These buttery Russian tea cookies melt in your mouth. They are perfect for tea time or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute nuts with chocolate chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: buttery russian tea cookies