Air Fryer Russian Tea Cakes

Air Fryer Russian Tea Cakes –If you’re looking for a fun and easy holiday treat, look no further than Russian tea cakes! These little cookies are simple to make in your air fryer, and they taste delicious. Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas parties or any other celebration. So get ready to start baking – your friends and family will love these tasty treats!

Looking for a new, fun way to make your favorite Christmas cookies? Try air frying them! These Russian tea cakes are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside – perfect for any holiday party. Plus, they’re effortless to make – you just need a few simple ingredients and your air fryer. So get started and have some fun in the kitchen this holiday season!

What Are Russian Tea Cakes?

Russian tea cakes, or povitica, are a traditional Christmas pastry in Ukraine and other Slavic countries. They are simple to make and require just a few ingredients, making them a perfect option for last-minute baking.

The dough is made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract, and is then shaped into small balls and rolled in confectioners’ sugar. Russian tea cakes are delicious when fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for several days.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Russian Tea Cakes

• Sugar Cookie Dough: Use refrigerated cookie dough, that you can find in the dairy aisle at your local grocery store.
• All-Purpose Flour: Use some all-purpose flour, which will be combined with the dough.
• Crushed Pecans: Use diced or crushed pecans, they are the traditional nut that is used.
• Powdered Sugar: Use as much powdered sugar as you want, it makes a great coating for these cookies. 

How To Cook Russian Tea Cakes In The Air Fryer

In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar cookie dough. Then add in the flour and chopped pecans, mixing well.

Then scoop up about a tablespoon of batter, and press together, as you make them place them on a greased air fryer sheet or a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 320 degrees F, and air fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove when the edges start to brown.

Then add your powdered sugar into a bowl, as the cookies are finishing cooking, remove them and let them cool slightly, then coat them in the powdered sugar.

How to tell when Tea Cakes are Done?

I can always tell when these cookies are about ready to be done, as the edges will start to turn golden brown. Remember the cookies will harden as they cool, so as soon as you see a light browning around the edges, remove the cookies!

Make-Ahead

Storing: If you have any cookies left over, let them cool to room temperature, they will last for about 2 to 3 days. For any l longer storage, place them into an airtight container and leave them in the refrigerator, where they will last for about a week.

Freezing: These are a great make-ahead cookie. If you want to make a double or even triple batch, you can freeze one batch. Place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze until the cookies are frozen solid. Remove the frozen cookies and place them into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. They will last for about 1 to 2 months.

Thawing: When you are ready to eat your cookies, place the frozen cookies into the refrigerator overnight.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I omit the nuts?

Yes, if you have a nut allergy or just don’t want to include them, you can easily omit them. You can also use substitutes such as white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or even peanut butter baking chips.

The classical Russian Tea Cake Recipe does include nuts.

What is the difference between Mexican wedding cookies and Russian Tea Cakes?

Do you know the difference between Mexican wedding cookies and Russian Tea Cakes? If not, don’t worry. You’re not alone! A lot of people get the two confections confused. These cookies have a lot of names, including snowball cookies. So, when you are looking for a favorite recipe, you can use these or my recipe for Air Fryer Mexican Wedding Cookies both are declious!

Can I use whole wheat flour?

Yes, you can use whole wheat flour. The texture will not change that much. You can also make these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free all-purpose flour.

More Air Fryer Cookie Recipes:

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