Description
Russian tea cakes are simple, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar. They are light and melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Stir in chopped nuts.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time.
- For a variation, add cocoa powder for chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: russian tea cakes, cookies, dessert