Russian Tea Cake Cookies
Indulge in the sweet, nutty charm of Russian Tea Cake Cookies, a timeless treat that's perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave a melt-in-your-mouth dessert! These delicate, buttery cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts or pecans, giving them a satisfyingly nutty crunch in every bite. Coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, they boast an irresistibly snowy finish that’s as festive as it is delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla, and all-purpose flour, these cookies are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, yet deliver an elegant touch to any dessert table. Whether served with a warm cup of tea or packaged beautifully for gifting, Russian Tea Cake Cookies are a must-try for those who love traditional treats with a delightful texture and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 120 grams additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. The dough will appear crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
Fold in the finely chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies should remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While they are still warm, gently roll each cookie in the additional powdered sugar to coat completely.
Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar a second time for an extra-thick coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 380.5 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
