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Russian Tea Cakes Cookies coated in powdered sugar

Russian Tea Cakes

  • Author: Shelly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies 1x
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Description

These Russian Tea Cakes are a holiday favorite cookie recipe that melt in your mouth! 


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix together the butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  3. Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour mixing until the mixture holds together. Stir in the nuts.
  4. Using a small (1- tablespoon) cookie scoop portion out the dough and roll into 1- inch balls.
  5. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until completely set and lightly browned on the bottom.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, until they are cool enough to handle, but still warm.
  7. Place the remaining cup of powdered sugar into a bowl and roll each warm cookie in the powered sugar to coat. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store airtight for up to 7 days. You can sub in mini chocolate chips for the nuts if preferred

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 87
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 12.9 mg
  • Fat: 5.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg

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