Description
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
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, nuts, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different nuts for varied flavors.
- Adjust baking time for desired crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: russian tea cakes, cookies, dessert, baking