Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of Russian Tea Cookies, a cherished treat that melts in your mouth. With a delightful balance of sweetness and nutty flavor, these cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. Dusted with powdered sugar, they not only taste heavenly but also bring a touch of elegance to any occasion. Bake a batch today and create sweet memories that will last a lifetime!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt on low speed until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped nuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool on wire racks before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg