Description
Classic Russian tea cakes are buttery, nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and nuts. Mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool completely and roll in sugar again if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- You can use any type of nuts you prefer.
- For a different flavor, add almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: classic russian tea cakes