Description
Russian tea cookies are delicate, buttery bites that melt in your mouth, dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. These irresistible treats evoke nostalgic warmth and are perfect for pairing with a cozy cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, toasted if desired)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms turn lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in 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: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg