Description
Mom’s Russian Tea Cookies are a cherished holiday treat that melt in your mouth, delivering a delightful combination of buttery richness and nutty flavor. Dusted with powdered sugar, these soft, crumbly cookies evoke nostalgic memories of family gatherings and joyful baking sessions. With their easy preparation and irresistible taste, they are the perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee, making any occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted lightly)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and chopped nuts. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the butter-sugar blend until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about one inch) and place them on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden at the edges but soft in the center. Once slightly cooled, roll in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg