Description
Mom’s Russian Tea Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery goodness with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. These nostalgic cookies evoke warm memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to make, they are sure to charm your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup ground walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add sifted flour and ground nuts, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let cool on wire racks, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (14g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg