RUSSIAN TEA CAKES II

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Enjoy ... these are wonderful! I like to use almonds, but you can experiment with other nuts, if you like.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Russian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter
½ cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup chopped almonds
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the yolk, cream and vanilla. Beat well. Add the nuts, flour and baking powder.
  • Chill the dough for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mold dough into little round balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 12 minutes.
  • As you take the balls off of the cookies sheet, drop them into a bowl of confectioner's sugar. Roll them around until they are completely covered. Remove and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Rana Junaid
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for a holiday party.


Amir Haussain badsha
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would prefer a less sugary cookie.


Jayson Winkels
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Mathew King
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These cookies are delicious! I love the nutty flavor and the delicate texture.


md haraj
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Calveen Ngoi
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would prefer a more dense cookie.


Md rakibul Islam Ridoy 046
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Ben Sergo
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a tea party or a light dessert.


Marion Shiny
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple snack.


Asimwahlaofficial 01
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I'm not a big fan of these cookies. They're too sweet for my taste.


Nan Solomon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out right. They were too crumbly.


Jesse Guy
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These cookies are a bit dry, but they're still tasty. I think they would be better if they were served with a glass of milk.


operation kenya
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I love the nutty flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a snack or a dessert.


hyperdallover67
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they make a beautiful presentation.


Lulu Perez
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Khabonina Lakhile
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Miracle Edafiogho
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These Russian tea cakes are a delightful treat! They have a delicate flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.