Russian Tea Cakes

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Russian Tea Cakes

Delightful and buttery cookies filled with nuts and coated in powdered sugar, perfect for tea time or festive occasions.

Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
12min

Ingredients

36 Servings
  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 120 g chopped nuts
  • 120 g extra powdered sugar
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 230 g unsalted butter
  • 5 ml vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Gradually blend in the flour and nuts until the dough comes together.
Step 5
Shape dough into 2.5 cm balls and place them 5 cm apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms are lightly browned.
Step 7
Remove from oven and cool slightly on wire racks.
Step 8
While still warm, roll in powdered sugar. Once cooled, roll again in powdered sugar.

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