Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe
This Russian Tea Cakes Recipe offers a delightful experience of creating these traditional, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, known for their rich, buttery flavor and dusted snowy appearance. Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or as a sweet treat, these cookies are a beloved classic around the world.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes


Cooking Time: 10 minutes


Resting Time: 15 minutes


Total Time: 40 minutes


Serving: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened


- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating


- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour


- 1/4 teaspoon salt


- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Method:

- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

- Mix Dry Ingredients:

- Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts.

- Shape and Bake:

- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

- Finish with Powdered Sugar:

- Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for about 2 minutes. While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar. Let them cool completely on a wire rack and then roll again in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.

Notes:

- Make sure the cookies are coated with powdered sugar while they are still slightly warm to ensure the sugar sticks well.


- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, making them perfect for advance preparation.

Nutritional Information per Serving (Based on USDA Guidelines):

- Calories: 150 kcal


- Protein: 2g


- Carbohydrates: 12g


- Fat: 11g


- Fiber: 0.5g


- Sodium: 25mg


- Sugars: 4g . . . . Click to see recipe.
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