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Russian Tea Cakes

Classic Russian Tea Cakes, also known as Snowball Cookies, are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  6. While still warm, roll the cookies in the remaining powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Tea Cakes
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