Russian Tea Cakes No Nuts
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth delight of **Russian Tea Cakes without nuts**, a nut-free twist on the classic holiday favorite! These tender, buttery cookies are made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, creating a soft, crumbly dough enhanced by a touch of cornstarch for a delicate texture. Each bite-sized cookie is baked to perfection with a pale top and lightly golden bottom, then generously rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy finish. Perfect for allergy-friendly baking or anyone who prefers a nut-free treat, these cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep and deliver timeless charm for holidays, tea parties, or everyday indulgence. Store them in an airtight container to keep their signature softness and enjoy throughout the week!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Continue until the dough comes together; it will be crumbly at first but should form a soft, pliable dough.
Step 6
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Step 8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar to coat. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a final coating.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 440.4 grams (440.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2018 |
| Total Fat 98.40g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat 56.40g | 282% |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium 613mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 261.30g | 95% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.70g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 64.00g | |
| Protein 25.60g | 51% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 59mg | 5% |
| Iron 11mg | 63% |
| Potassium 301mg | 6% |
Source of Calories