These cookies have a lot of names, but we always called them Russian Tea Cookies. And they’re traditional at our house at Christmastime. We make big batches and add them to cookie plates for our neighbors.
If you’re making this one gluten free, you’ll just want to use cup for cup flour instead of regular flour.
Russian Tea Cookies
Small, popable cookies great for Christmas.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Butter, softened
- ½ c. Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 ¼ c. Flour (or gluten free flour with xanthan gum)
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¾ c. Finely Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans)
- Powdered Sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Add flour, salt, and nuts. Mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes until set but not brown. While cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Cool and roll in powdered sugar again. Makes 3 dozen.
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