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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Bars

    Melt in Your Mouth Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies

    Published: Mar 20, 2020 · Modified: May 15, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 50 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy gluten free Russian tea cookie recipe is a delicious cookie to make to enjoy with a cup of hot tea. Russian tea cookies melt in your mouth and are a fun cookie to make!

    If you love cookies as much as we do, you will want to check out all of my delicious gluten free cookie recipes.

    Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies on a serving dish
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    I hope these super easy gluten free Russian tea cookies will help add some cheer to your day. Whether it is a holiday or any day...cookies definitely make the days sweeter!

    This cookie recipe is perfect for a cold rainy day because they are really fun to make with your kids. Rolling the dough into balls is only a part of this kid-friendly gluten free snack; eating them will definitely be the best part :-).

    To see my very favorite gluten free cookies, check out my Gluten Free Holiday Cookie roundup.

    Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies in a stack

    Today has been a great excuse for me and the kids to make these cookies. These cookies are great all year round, but their cute snowy white looks make them the perfect cookie for a cookie exchange or holiday party too!

    If you are looking for more Christmas style cookies, check out my best gluten free Christmas Cookies recipes.

    Can you freeze these cookies?

    Yes, you can easily freeze these cookies. We like to make a double batch and freeze the extras. Then all we have to do is defrost them and roll them in the powdered sugar.

    Nothing goes better with hot tea or coffee than these Russian tea cookies. Their sweet buttery melt in your mouth goodness is so good. These cookies are also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies...just in case you were looking and thought they look familiar.

    This easy gluten free Russian tea cookie recipe is super easy to make, so follow along!

    Instructions:

    Russian Tea Cookie dough being mixed in a mixer

    Slowly cream the butter with the powdered sugar in a mixer.

    Gluten Free Flours

    Can you make cookies without a standing mixer?

    You can easily make these cookies in a bowl. Put all of your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk to blend them. In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients. Mix the two together and then scoop onto cookie sheet!

    Chopping pecans on a cutting board

    Chop up the raw pecans into small pieces.

    Can you use different nuts?

    Although pecans are more traditionally used in this easy tea cookies recipe, you can also use walnuts or different nuts.

    You can also make a nut free crinkle cookie like these gluten free honey crinkle cookies.

    Russian tea cookie dough in a bowl

    Add the rest of the ingredients. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and roll the cookie dough to make balls.

    cookie dough balls on a cookie sheet and a cup of tea in the background

    Your dough will be firm enough to roll into balls. Bake at 350º F for 8-10 minutes. When you remove them from the oven, allow them to cool briefly and then roll in powdered sugar!

    More Cookies

    • These delicious Gluten Free Cranberry Shortbread Bars can be made with any fruit!
    • If you love melt in your mouth cookies, these Gluten Free Austrian Vanillekipferl Cookies are another delicious cookie to make.
    • Edible Gluten Free Cookie Dough (because sometimes the dough is the best part!)
    • If you love a sandwich-style cookie, these Gluten Free Nutella Linzer Cookies are fun to make.
    • Crinkle cookies are a lot of fun to make. Give this easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies recipe a try.
    • These Gluten Free Ginger Cookies have a delicious pop of ginger flavor.
    Top view of Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies on a cutting board

    Recipe

    Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy buttery, melt in your mouth gluten free Russian tea cookies.
    4.67 from 42 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 118 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter softened
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 cups gluten free flour blend
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • dash salt
    • ¼ cup raw pecans chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add butter, vanilla and sugar. Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated.
    • Slowly add flour on low speed and mix until blended. Add pecans and mix on low.
    • Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls.
    • Place dough balls onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
    • Remove GENTLY with a thin spatula onto a cooling rack. These cookies are very crumbly when hot.
    • Allow to cool 15 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar.

    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend in this recipe. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn't contain Xanthan Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
    4. These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. sara

      November 21, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Could I use refined coconut oil for butter? Or what substitue is good to make it vegan?

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 21, 2017 at 8:56 pm

        Hi Sara, I haven't tried it, but I suspect it would be fine. You may want to use less and test how it holds up before adding the full amount.
        Please let me know how it turns out so other readers can see. Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    2. Suzanne

      November 05, 2017 at 8:21 am

      My husband's mom always makes cookies like this (but with flour). He's going to be so excited I can make them gluten free!! 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 05, 2017 at 2:03 pm

        That is wonderful...my husband loves this gluten free version and said it is pretty close to the real thing 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling

      January 23, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      Such perfect little cookies!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 25, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Thank you so much Cathy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lauren @ Hall Nesting

      January 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

      Perfect for recipe for me to make with my kids as well

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 23, 2017 at 12:31 pm

        I hope they like them Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    5. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny

      January 23, 2017 at 3:45 am

      I have a girlfriend who was just diagnosed as gluten intolerant. We love tea together, she'll be thrilled with these!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 23, 2017 at 12:30 pm

        Tea with friends sounds lovely. I hope she likes these 🙂

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