Russian Tea Cakes

Russian Tea Cakes

Russian tea cakes are smooth and nutty cookies rolled in sweet powdered sugar. This recipe from Lithuania has been a family favorite for generations!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
101 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Enjoy!
Step 3
Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Whisk flour and 6 tablespoons powdered sugar together in separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just blended. Add walnuts and mix until incorporated; mixture may be crumbly.
Step 5
Take small scoops of dough and roll between your hands into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just turning golden, about 12 minutes.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Place remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar once or twice.
Step 9
Gather all ingredients.
Russian Tea Cakes
Russian Tea Cakes
Russian Tea Cakes
Russian Tea Cakes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 0.33333334326744 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

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