Russian Tea Cakes

These Russian tea cakes are rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet finish and a snowball-like appearance. My grandmother "Bubba" brought this Russian tea cake recipe with her when she came from Lithuania, and now my family has made it for many generations. I pass it on in the true spirit of the holiday season!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

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 4

Take small scoops of dough and roll between your hands into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just turning golden, about 12 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Place remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar once or twice.