Russian Tea Cakes

Prep Time

1:00

Hr:Mins

Total Time

1:15

Hr:Mins

Makes

dozen cookies

(188 ratings)

Member Reviews (77)

These buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookie balls go by many names in recipe collections, including Mexican Wedding Cakes. They always contain finely chopped nuts and are twice rolled in powdered sugar. This holiday favorite is one of Betty's Best!

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1	cup butter or margarine, 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

Heat oven to 400ºF.
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.

Special Touch

These rich little cookies are extra-special when made with macadamia nuts.

Success

To ensure recipe success, do not use self-rising flour or vegetable oil spreads in this recipe.

Variation

Make it your way. Toasted Coconut Tea Cakes are a special treat for coconut lovers. Toast 3/4 cup coconut by baking uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Let coconut cool before adding to the dough.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 75

(Calories from Fat 45 ),

Total Fat 5 g

(Saturated Fat 1 g,

Cholesterol 0mg;
Sodium 55 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 6 g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,

Protein 1 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 4 %;
Vitamin C 0%;
Calcium 0%;
Iron 2 %;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch;
1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Reviewed by: Joanne H. Date Posted: 8/13/2010 9:02:29 AM Rating:

Comments:
These are wonderful any time of the year, but especially good during the holidays. Easy to make. I've prepared the dough into balls, put them on a cookie sheet and froze until hard. Then put the balls in a zip lock bag (squeeze out the air) and keep in the freezer until you're ready to bake! Leave on a cookie sheet at room temp for a few minutes before baking. WONDERFUL!!

Reviewed by: DavidWayne Date Posted: 1/6/2010 2:19:00 PM Rating:

Comments:
OMG! These are the Bomb! I remember having these over the holidays about 30 years ago. Never knew how to make them until now. Instead of Walnuts or Pecans, I chose to use Macadamia Nuts (expensive but worth it). They turned out exactly as I remember. I have since then shared then with my two neighbors and they love'em. Definitely will be making these every year from now on. Thanks BK.

Reviewed by: Mom2Princess_Maggie Date Posted: 12/30/2009 9:46:26 AM Rating:

Comments:
Straight from the Betty Crocker's Cooky Book (not a mispelling) (C)1963 by General Mills My cookie bible since I was 7 years old and old enough to read and follow recipes on my own.

Reviewed by: LAnne Date Posted: 12/22/2009 9:18:15 PM Rating:

Comments:
Mine do not taste cake like,although taste good,any suggestions?

Reviewed by: kitska Date Posted: 12/18/2009 8:47:56 PM Rating:

Comments:
These are the best. My mom and I made them every Christmas while I was growing up. Have them with a cup of hot chocolate and you will be in heaven.

Reviewed by: Sabina131 Date Posted: 12/18/2009 2:12:32 PM Rating:

Comments:
This "cake" is the perfect opposite to all the chocolate goodies for the holidays. It has been a family favorite for over 40 years. It is not Christmas without Russian Tea Cakes.

Reviewed by: LOUIE3 Date Posted: 12/11/2009 7:42:33 AM Rating:

Comments:
I have been making these cookies for years.....they are great and they stay fresh for a long time....

Reviewed by: Kimberlya82 Date Posted: 12/4/2009 3:33:14 PM Rating:

Comments:
Very few recipes need no adjusting to work with your kitchen equipment/tastes. This one is perfect. Highly recommend!!! I would also suggest doubling the recipe. They go quick!

Reviewed by: 2dollar Date Posted: 11/6/2009 1:40:01 PM Rating:

Comments:
I made these cookies this morning after I had read all of the reviews. These are fantastic cookies, I will be making them again. They were so easy and came out perfect. I did double the recipe with the anticipation that everyone was right. Boy I am sure glad I did. I will be making these again definitly for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.

Reviewed by: Nani09 Date Posted: 6/11/2009 5:04:14 PM Rating:

Comments:
I learned how to make these cookies from my grandmother over 25 years ago. These are Christmas cookie staples and have a long history in our family. They where even used as my wedding day favors (4 cookies wrapped in a little white box with a crimson red ribbon...beautiful). We have always called them Mexican Wedding Cookies but as they say "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." I can't wait to help my mother teach my little one how to make them and continue our tradition.

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