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Russian Tea Cakes

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Russian Tea Cakes are buttery, nutty cookies coated in powdered sugar, popular around the holidays. Also known as snowball cookies or Mexican wedding cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the finely chopped nuts.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden (tops should not brown).
  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  9. Cool completely and roll again in powdered sugar for a thick coating.

Notes

  • Use finely chopped nuts for the best texture.
  • Roll cookies in powdered sugar twice for a more even, thick coating.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Keywords: Russian Tea Cakes, snowball cookies, holiday cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, powdered sugar cookies

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