Russian Tea Cakes Recipe: 7 Steps to Buttery Bliss
These buttery and melt-in-your-mouth Russian Tea Cakes are the perfect holiday treat! This easy recipe requires just a few ingredients and simple steps.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar plus more for coating
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Pecans finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 0.5 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in pecans (if using).
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before rolling in powdered sugar. Roll again while still warm.
- Let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Enjoy these delightful Russian Tea Cakes with a cup of tea or coffee!