Description
Delicate, buttery cookies dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings and filled with nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until airy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift in the flour, chopped nuts, and salt; fold until combined.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden on the bottoms.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute nuts with rolled oats or skip them entirely. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-sensitive option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, Russian tea cakes, holiday baking, family recipe, festive treats