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Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe makes soft, buttery snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar, filled with finely chopped walnuts, and perfect for holidays or simple sweet treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 Servings
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American Holiday, Russian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar or more as needed (for coating)

Method
 

Step 1: Mix the Butter and Sugar
  1. Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth. This helps the cookies stay tender.
Step 2: Add Vanilla
  1. Stir in the vanilla extract to bring in a warm hint of flavor.
Step 3: Add Flour and Nuts
  1. Add the flour and mix gently. Fold in the chopped walnuts until the dough looks even.
Step 4: Roll the Dough
  1. Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch each. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Step 6: Coat in Powdered Sugar
  1. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes. While still slightly warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Cool fully and roll again for a thicker coating.
Step 7: Serve or Store
  1. Place them on a cooling rack until fully set.

Notes

◈  Roll cookies while warm for best sugar coverage.
◈  Let them cool fully before storing.
◈  Use real vanilla extract for better flavor.