Russian Tea Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 400F 200C.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Make the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Shape the Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as these cookies should be light in color.
Coat with Powdered Sugar:
Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
Once fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for an extra snowy coating.
Serve and Enjoy:
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Theyre perfect for holiday cookie trays or gifting!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 10-12 minutes Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: About 24 cookies
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