Russian Tea Cookies
Delightful buttery cookies dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar Plus additional for dusting
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) You can experiment with different types of nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Fold in the finely chopped nuts gently, ensuring even distribution through the dough.
- Scoop tablespoons of the dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are lightly golden on the bottom but still soft on top.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- While they are still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar to coat them lightly.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes before shaping can help the cookies retain their shape. Sift powdered sugar for a light coating. Experiment with different nuts and spices for variation.