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Amazing Russian Tea Cakes: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Magic

A small stack of freshly baked russian tea cakes heavily dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make classic Russian Tea Cakes, also known as Snowball Cookies or Mexican Wedding Cookies. These buttery, nutty treats melt in your mouth and are perfect for holiday baking or serving with coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and water.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Stir in the finely chopped nuts. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, place a generous amount of extra powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each cookie in the sugar until fully coated.
  10. For a thicker coating, roll the cookies a second time in powdered sugar after the first coating has set slightly.

Notes

  • For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
  • These cookies freeze well before the final sugar coating. Roll them in sugar after thawing.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, consider looking into meal planning options to balance your holiday treats.
  • If you are looking for other easy recipes, check out my Pinterest account for more inspiration!

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