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
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

8g

Fat

20g

Carbs

2g