Russian Tea Cakes
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Russian Tea Cakes
Description
The recipe for Russian Tea Cakes uses softened unsalted butter mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, combined gently with flour, salt, and chopped nuts. The dough is shaped into small balls and baked at 375°F until just lightly browned around the edges. Once cooled slightly, the baked cookies are rolled in powdered sugar twice to create a sweet outer layer contrasting the slightly crumbly interior.
The cookies have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with the crunchy nut pieces providing contrast. The flavor balance of butter, vanilla, nuts, and sugar is traditional to this type of tea cake.
Russian Tea Cakes are often stored in airtight containers for up to a week or frozen for two to three months. Their classic appearance and subtly nutty flavor make them suitable for holiday gift-giving and afternoon tea servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
- 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar until smooth with a hand held mixer or a stand up mixer. Then add in the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Turn the speed down to a low setting and slowly add in the flour and the salt until just combined (be careful not to overman).
- Then stir in the chopped nuts by hand.
- Then roll the cookie dough into balls approximately 1 tablespoon in size.
- Place the balls on the baking sheets and bake for 7-10 minutes until the cookies are slightly brown on the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool enough for you to be able to handle them. Place the remaining powdered sugar in a bowl and roll the cookies in the powdered sugar until well coated.
- Then place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
- After the cookies have cooled, roll them 1 more time in the powdered sugar. Then they are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze leftovers for two to three months in a sealed container to preserve flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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