For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or substitute with finely chopped pecans or almonds. The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Allow the dough to soften slightly before rolling into balls. For a richer flavor, use browned butter. Allow the browned butter to cool and solidify slightly before creaming with the vanilla. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Russian Tea Cakes
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING36 People
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VIEWS4.8K
Delicate and melt-in-your-mouth, these Russian Tea Cakes, also known as Snowball Cookies, are a delightful confection, dusted with powdered sugar to resemble miniature snowballs. A perfect treat for the holidays or any time of year!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate8 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium1 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.
02 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and light, about 2-3 minutes.
04 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and 6 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the finely chopped walnuts until evenly distributed. The dough will be crumbly.
05 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
06 Step
Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
07 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Once the cookies are cool, place additional powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar, coating generously. For an extra-sweet finish, you can roll them twice.
09 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Enjoy these delightful Russian Tea Cakes with a cup of tea or coffee!
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Reid Lowe
Jun 24, 2025Sarah M: These are so easy to make and everyone loved them! I especially appreciated the tip about toasting the walnuts.
Verner Roberts
Dec 15, 2024Karen S: I substitued pecans and they tasted great!
Audreanne Schultz
Aug 19, 2024John T: I did not have vanilla extract but used almond extract instead, so good!
Heloise Roberts
Jan 17, 2024Jessica P: I have made this recipe for years and they are always a hit!
Leonora Vonrueden
Dec 1, 2022Emily R: These are now a staple in our holiday baking! The double coating of powdered sugar is a must.
Lorine Sanford
Aug 15, 2022Amy L: The dough was very crumbly but it worked out, I think adding a bit of water helps.
Tia Wolff
Aug 21, 2021Michael B: I tried adding a pinch of cardamom, and it gave the cookies a lovely warm spice. Great recipe!
Bert Breitenberg
Aug 21, 2021David L: My first attempt was a bit dry, but adding a touch of milk helped tremendously. Thanks for the suggestion!