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Classic Russian Tea Cake Cookies – Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe

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These classic Russian tea cake cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in powdered sugar. They come together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients, making them perfect for holidays, parties, or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120g) pecans, finely chopped and toasted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans: Spread the chopped pecans on a small baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool completely.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides.
  4. Add the vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the nuts: Add the cooled, toasted pecans and fold in with a rubber spatula.
  7. Shape the cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and tops are set but not brown. Rotate pans halfway through.
  9. First sugar coating: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in a bowl of powdered sugar.
  10. Second sugar coating: Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack (about 20 minutes), then roll in powdered sugar again.

Notes

Toast the pecans for deeper flavor. Double-coat with powdered sugar for the signature look. If dough is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.

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