❄️🍪 Buttery Russian Tea Balls – Classic Holiday Cookies

✨ Introduction

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in snowy powdered sugar—perfect for the holidays!

🧂 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 to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough: Cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour, salt, and nuts until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape the Balls: Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes.
5. Coat with Sugar: While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.

✅ Conclusion

Buttery, nutty, and festive