Russian Tea Cakes

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Oats add texture and are generally cheaper than nuts.

Toast the walnuts until fragrant and finely chop them.

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together 226 grams of unsalted butter.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the creamed butter.

Mix in 3/4 cup of powdered sugar until well combined.

Add the chopped walnuts and mix until incorporated.

Gradually add 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, folding it in to avoid flour explosions.

Roll the dough into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar while they cool, and dust them again before serving.

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