Russian Tea Cakes
Russian tea cakes are smooth and nutty cookies rolled in sweet powdered sugar. This recipe from Lithuania has been a family favorite for generations!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk flour and 6 tablespoons powdered sugar together in separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just blended. Add walnuts and mix until incorporated; mixture may be crumbly.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Take small scoops of dough and roll between your hands into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just turning golden, about 12 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Place remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar once or twice.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (36 servings total)