Go Back
–+ servings
Top Delicious Recipe Team

Mom's Russian Tea Cookies

Mom's Russian Tea Cookies are a heartwarming treat that brings nostalgia and sweetness to any gathering. These delicate, buttery cookies, generously dusted with powdered sugar, melt in your mouth with each bite. Featuring the rich flavors of vanilla and the delightful crunch of pecans, they are perfect for tea parties or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and lovely to share, these cookies make wonderful gifts during the holiday season.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on ungreased baking sheets, two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden at the edges. Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 3g

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!