Russian Tea Cake Cookies Recipe

Grandma's secret recipe for melt-in-your-mouth Russian Tea Cakes! These buttery, delicate cookies are a Christmas tradition, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in. Their irresistible pecan flavor and powdered sugar dusting make them a festive favorite year after year.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 111.6 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Russian Tea Cake Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dough), plus extra 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Russian Tea Cake Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar. For extra sweetness and a beautiful coating, repeat the powdered sugar dusting process.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

Fat

20g

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Hand Formed Cookies Desserts Easy Holiday Event Cookies And Brownies Christmas Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Russian Tea Cake Cookies?

Russian Tea Cake Cookies takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Russian Tea Cake Cookies?

Russian Tea Cake Cookies has approximately 111.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Russian Tea Cake Cookies?

The key ingredients for Russian Tea Cake Cookies are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Pecans, 1/4 teaspoon salt. See the full list with measurements above.