Russian Tea Cakes
These classic cookies are only a few ingredients and bursting with nutty, sweet flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar ½ set to the side
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Beat butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla thoroughly.
Separately, sift together the flour and salt, and slowly mix into the butter mixture until evenly mixed.
Mix in nuts until evenly distributed.
Roll dough into 1" balls and place on a baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until they are set, but not brown.
While still warm, roll in the powdered sugar you set aside earlier. Cool. Roll in sugar again.
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