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Russian Tea Cakes

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Cozy Russian Tea Cakes are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with toasted pecans and a snowy powdered sugar finish, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120g) finely chopped toasted pecans
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Toast 1 cup (120g) pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool and chop finely.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour and the finely chopped toasted pecans.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. If dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon more flour.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are set with a slight crackle on top and firm bottom, but not browned.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll in about 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar while still warm.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust again with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Toast nuts thoroughly but do not burn. Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for best presentation and flavor. Chill dough if cookies spread too much. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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