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Russian Tea Cakes Recipe (Snowball Cookies)

These classic Russian Tea Cakes, also known as Snowball Cookies, are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for the holidays!
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and ½ cup of the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. While still warm, roll the cookies in the remaining powdered sugar. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  8. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a final coating.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Keywords

Snowball Cookies, Tea Cakes
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