For an even finer texture, you can pulse the walnuts in a food processor until finely ground, but be careful not to over-process into walnut butter. Don't overmix the dough, as this can develop the gluten and make the cookies tough. Mix until just combined. The cookies should be pale when they come out of the oven; they shouldn't brown too much. The bottoms will be lightly golden. Store the tea cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Emma's Russian Tea Cakes
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS486
Delicate and melt-in-your-mouth, these tea cakes are the perfect sophisticated treat. Buttery, nutty, and dusted with a flurry of confectioners' sugar, they're ideal for holiday gatherings or an elegant afternoon tea.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol20 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium79 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts and vanilla extract. The dough will be crumbly but should come together when pressed. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to chill. This will make the dough easier to handle. (30 minutes - 2 hours)
04 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 Step
Recipe View Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. (15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown. (12-15 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven and immediately roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar until well coated. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
08 Step
Recipe View Once cooled, lightly dust the cookies with more confectioners' sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance.
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Darren Dooley
Jun 13, 2025My family requests these every Christmas. The chilling time is crucial for getting the right texture.
Hanna Gleason
Aug 24, 2024These were so easy to make and everyone loved them! I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for a little extra warmth.
Trystan Emmerich
May 3, 2023I used pecans instead of walnuts and they turned out fantastic!