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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Cookies Russian Tea Cakes

These delicate, buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for holiday celebrations, dusted with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, salt, and chopped nuts; gradually add to butter mixture to form a soft dough.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are golden. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for best freshness.