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Easy Russian Tea Cookies with Powdered Sugar for Kids

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These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a happy accident turned family favorite. Kids love rolling them in powdered sugar, and they come together in just 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and ½ cup sifted powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides once or twice.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract on low speed until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. If using nuts, stir them into the flour mixture.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, mixing on low speed after each until just combined. The dough will look crumbly at first but will come together. Stop as soon as there are no visible streaks of flour.
  6. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms into a 1-inch ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops look set but not brown.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each one in a bowl of powdered sugar. Place the coated cookies on a cooling rack.
  11. Once the cookies are completely cool (about 20 minutes), roll them in powdered sugar again.

Notes

For best results, use a light-colored metal baking sheet to prevent over-browning. The double dusting of powdered sugar is key for the snowy look. These cookies taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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