Russian Tea Cakes
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Russian Tea Cakes, also known as snowball cookies. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth confections are rolled in powdered sugar, creating a soft and crumbly texture that will transport you to cozy holiday gatherings. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these easy-to-make treats can be customized with your favorite nuts for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and chopped nuts; gradually add this mixture to the butter blend until just combined.
- Shape tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden; cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg