Russian Tea Cake

Delight your taste buds with the timeless charm of Russian Tea Cakes, a classic holiday treat known for their delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, buttery flavor. These bite-sized cookies are studded with chopped walnuts or pecans, giving each morsel a satisfying crunch, and are wrapped in a snowy blanket of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons with tea or coffee, these cookies are not only quick to prepare—requiring just 15 minutes of prep time—but also simple to make with pantry-friendly ingredients like butter, flour, and sugar. Whether you call them Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, or Snowball Cookies, this recipe will surely become a cherished addition to your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 0.5 cups of powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and chopped nuts to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together, but avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Using your hands, roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden but not browned on top.

Step 7

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

Step 8

While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in the additional 1 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 9

Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely, then roll them in powdered sugar one more time for a perfect snowy finish.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy with tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(658.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3174.5

Total Fat 170.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 611.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 189.3g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 800.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 47.5%