Russian Tea Balls
Delicate, buttery nut cookies rolled twice in powdered sugar for their signature snowy finish. These classic holiday treats are tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with rich walnut flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter softened
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups walnuts chopped finely
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract. Add flour and salt, mixing until dough comes together.
- Fold in chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough for about 1 hour for easier shaping, if desired.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets with slight spacing.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden while tops remain pale.
- Cool slightly while still warm, then gently roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll cookies a second time in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Pecans can be substituted for walnuts. Store in an airtight container for several days to maintain texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
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