By Dessert Fix
Russian Tea Cakes
7 steps
Prep:15minCook:10min
On Day 8 of our Christmas Countdown, we're rolling out Russian Tea Cakes, a classic holiday dessert. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies, also known as Snowball Cookies, are rich with butter and nuts, and covered in powdered sugar.
Updated at: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:31:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
70
High
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories151.7 kcal (8%)
Total Fat10.8 g (15%)
Carbs12.2 g (5%)
Sugars2.7 g (3%)
Protein2.1 g (4%)
Sodium25.6 mg (1%)
Fiber0.7 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
24 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
Step 3
Mix in flour and salt until the dough comes together. Fold in the chopped nuts.
Step 4
Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the bottoms of the cookies start to brown.
Step 6
Remove from oven and cool slightly. While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar.
Step 7
Once cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy look.
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