Description
Russian tea cakes are buttery, nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, nuts, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Shape dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Use different nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: russian tea cakes, cookies, dessert, holiday treats