Grandma's Christmas Cookies | Russian Tea Cakes/Wedding Cookies ~ Ep 8

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.

Start with 1 cup of soft unsalted butter.

Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Mix together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.

Add 3/4 cup of finely chopped pecans and mix until evenly distributed.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Let the cookies cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar.

Allow to cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.

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