Description
Russian tea cakes are buttery, nutty cookies rolled in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, nuts, and salt until well combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Chill dough if it becomes too soft.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
