Best 11 Russian Tea Cakes I Recipes

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Russian tea cakes, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, are a classic holiday treat that is sure to delight your family and friends. These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a simple dough that is rolled in powdered sugar before being baked. The result is a cookie that is both festive and delicious. Whether you're serving them at a holiday party or simply enjoying them as a snack, Russian tea cakes are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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Make and share this Russian Tea Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore

Categories     Dessert

Time 19m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.
  • Stir in flour and salt.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set but not brown.
  • Immediately remove from cookie sheet; roll in powdered sugar.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES I



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This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations. This year will be the first for number 5!!! 'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season!

Provided by THEAUNT708

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine the 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and flour; stir into the butter mixture until just blended. Mix in the chopped walnuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. I also like to roll mine in the sugar a second time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sifted confectioners? sugar, plus more for rolling cookies
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla then gradually add the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, measure, then sift again with the salt. Add gradually to the butter mixture. Add the pecans and mix well.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly using the bottom of a glass, then bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and roll in powdered sugar while still hot. Cool on wire racks and roll cookies again in powdered sugar before serving.
  • Once they are completely cooled, cookies may be stored in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 1/2 cups (20 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) sifted powdered sugar, plus more for rolling cookies
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • First, brown the butter: Place the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat to cook. Check it after about 7 minutes; it should be a medium-brown color, not too light but not too burnt. Once it reaches that color, take it off the heat and let it cool. Refrigerate to continue to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 3 half sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Add the cold browned butter, flour, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract and cinnamon to a food processor; process until light and fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the walnuts and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, portion 48 mounds of the dough onto your prepared sheet pans, spacing them 2 inches apart. Place in the freezer to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Bake until the cookies are firm and smell nutty and toasty, 15 to 18 minutes. Rotate the pans 180 degrees halfway through baking.
  • Meanwhile, place additional powdered sugar in another large bowl. Once the cookies are out of the oven, let cool for exactly 6 minutes 30 seconds then toss in the powdered sugar. Enjoy!

BEST RUSSIAN TEA CAKES EVER



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Make and share this Best Russian Tea Cakes Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by familyof6

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup of soft butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Mix flour and salt together and add.
  • Chill the dough for about 10 minutes.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls, place on uncreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake until set, but not brown in 350 deg. for10-12 minutes.
  • While still warm, roll in confectioner's sugar.
  • Once cool, roll in sugar again. Then eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 103.2, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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Rolling these classic Christmas cookies in powdered sugar once while they're still warm and again when they're completely cooled ensures their snowball-like appearance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons almond liqueur, such as amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in the upper and lower third positions.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flours and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with with paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and almond liqueur until fully combined. Add flour mixture; beat until combined.
  • Using 1 rounded teaspoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls with the palms of your hands; place onto two parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake, rotating halfway through, until cookies are set and just turning golden around the edges, about 16 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cookies cool slightly on baking sheets, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add remaining 1 cup sugar to a medium bowl. When cool enough to handle, roll a few cookies at a time in the bowl of sugar to coat. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Roll cookies in sugar again until thoroughly coated. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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I like to present my favorite holiday cookies in a special way. I pile these fresh-baked tea cakes on pretty plates that I buy throughout the year, then wrap them with colored cellophane to give friends. —Valerie Hudson, Mason City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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As the old joke goes, these Russian tea cakes might not be Russian, but at least they're not cakes. No one knows exactly how these came to be known as Russian tea cakes but, nevertheless, they are quite delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Tea Cakes and Biscuits Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange rack in center position of oven.
  • Place butter, 1/3 cup packed powdered sugar, walnuts, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Top with the flour. Mix with your clean hands until the dough starts to clump up. Keep mixing by hand until all the flour and clumps of butter are evenly mixed into the dough and it can be easily formed into balls.
  • Scoop out dough and roll by hand into uniformly round balls, just slightly larger than 1 inch. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the size of the cookies.
  • Let cool exactly 5 minutes then roll in remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Let cookies cool completely and toss them again in the confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 23.3 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

EASY RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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This classic melt-in-your mouth cookie is a must-have on every Christmas cookie platter, and our new version is even easier than the original.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in pecans. Press firmly to shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes. In small bowl, place powdered sugar. Roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar, and place on cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • Roll cookies again in powdered sugar to coat. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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There's no feeling quite as blissful as your first bite of one of these cookies. Whether you call them Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies or snowballs, there's no denying that they're essential to bake during the Christmas season. A shortbread-like dough, studded with chopped nuts, bakes up to a texture that's beautifully sandy and tender, never dry or crumbling to bits. The classic finish for them is a roll through powdered sugar-just like dashing through the winter snow! Make this recipe and you'll be part of a legacy of bakers who have made Russian Tea Cakes one of the most anticipated treats of the season.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



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An easy Russian Tea Cakes recipe

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup finely chopped husked hazelnuts, toasted
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour and salt together. Using electric mixer, cream butter in large bowl until light. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 batches. Mix in hazelnuts. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Space 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until just firm to touch, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely. Roll cookies in powdered sugar again. Store in airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the dough. Soften the butter to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the butter and sugar to combine smoothly and create a light and fluffy dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting it. This will help to prevent the dough from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, the cookies will be too dense. If the dough is too thin, the cookies will be too crispy.
  • Cut the dough into 1-inch rounds. You can use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in confectioners' sugar.

Conclusion:

Russian tea cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that will be enjoyed by all. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give Russian tea cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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