4.5 from 6 votes
Cranberry Pistachio Russian Tea Cakes
Russian Tea Cakes are my go-to Christmas cookies, and this recipe is extra festive with dried cranberries and chopped pistachios!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 227 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachios shelled
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place pistachios into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. (You can also chop them by hand.)
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla and water, and mix to incorporate.
- Add flour, chopped pistachios, and cranberries. Mix until just combined.
- Chill cookie dough for 3 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop cookie dough with a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared cookies sheet at least 1-inch apart.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is set and the bottom edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. (If the cookies are still warm, the sugar will melt onto them.)
- Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll cooled cookies in sugar until coated. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
344IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.