Description
Mom?s Russian Tea Cookies are a delightful treat that evoke warmth and nostalgia, perfect for any gathering. These melt-in-your-mouth, buttery cookies are infused with a hint of vanilla and finished with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar. Ideal for holiday celebrations or cozy tea time, this simple recipe is easy enough for novice bakers to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually mix into the butter-sugar blend until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden on edges; let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (12g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg