These are butter, nuts, and sugar, so a good butter and fresh pecans are the whole flavor. The move that matters is rolling them in powdered sugar while still warm so the first coat melts in, then rolling again once cool for the snowy finish.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep20 min
Cook14 min
Makes36 cookies
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten · tree nuts
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for36cookies
Unsalted butter
The whole cookie; a good cultured butter is the flavor here.
Can you make Russian Tea Cakes in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze Russian Tea Cakes? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make Russian Tea Cakes ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is Russian Tea Cakes gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Russian Tea Cakes vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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