"Buttery Russian Tea Balls – Classic Holiday Cookies

 "Buttery Russian Tea Balls – Classic Holiday Cookies" ❄️🍪



Ingredients:

🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

🍬 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)

🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour

🌰 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract

🧂 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1-Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2-Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add flour, salt, and nuts, mixing until a soft dough forms.

3-Shape the Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

4-Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let them cool for 5 minutes.

5-Coat with Sugar: While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar until evenly coated. Let them cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.


These Russian Tea Balls are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth perfection – a must-have for your holiday cookie tray! 🍪✨

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