Russian Tea Cookies
One of my absolute favorite cookies! This cookie right here is what I lived for to see in my lunch box days leading up to Christmas break back in the day.....😬 way back in the day.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheets
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter Salted; At Room Temperature
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Water
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Pecans Chopped
- 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
Instructions
- In a stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), cream the butter and sugar. Add the water and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
- Slowly add the flour into the stand mixer on low speed. Add the chopped pecans; mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for 4 hours in the refrigerator; covered.
- After at least 4 hours, preheat your oven to 325°F and use your palms to shape the dough into 1" balls.
- Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pan; cool slightly; then roll in confectioners' sugar.
- Store in an airtight container.