Russian Tea Cakes
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Russian Tea Cakes
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These simple Russian Tea Cakes are an old-fashioned classic. This recipe has been around for ages and goes by many different names (like Snowballs), but whatever you call them they're easy to make with just 7 basic ingredients. Be sure to check out the how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional, but recommended
- 1 cup nuts finely chopped (measure before chopping) pecans, walnuts, or almonds will work well with this recipe, please see notes
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer (or in a stand mixer), beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt until light, creamy, and well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch, then with mixer on low-speed gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture.
- Stir until completely combined (mixture may seem dry and crumbly at first but should come together if you just keep mixing!).
- Stir in nuts.
- Scoop dough into Tablespoon-sized balls and roll between your palms to make round. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 1” apart.
- Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are just beginning to turn a light golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for at least 10 minutes then roll in powdered sugar. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For extra flavor you can toast your nuts before chopping and using. To do so, spread them evenly on a baking sheet and bake in a 350F (175C) preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes or until nuts smell toasted and fragrant. Allow to cool before chopping and stirring into your dough.
- You can chop the nuts briefly in a food processor, or use a large knife and go over them in a mincing motion.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
122kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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