Russian tea cakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Russian Tea Cakes I

Rating: 4.69 stars    

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!

By THEAUNT708

Prep:

20 mins

Cook:

12 mins

Total:

35 mins

Additional:

3 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

• 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

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Step 2
  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.
• Step 3
  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.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.