1 cup softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
In a large bowl combine ingredients on low speed of mixer about 1 minute. Blend well. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined; stir in nuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown. Do not overbake. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool; re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.
Carrie in longville, minnesota Dec 9, 2008
Would make this again.
I make these every year. They are divine! I am of Russian/German heritage, and these are tradition in our house.
cookie girl in usa louisiana Dec 3, 2008
Would make this again.
they were the best.They were the best.I made them for a class project and i have to say thoose russians are amazing bakers i wish i could meet the person who came up with this recip.I would suggets them to any one who is in a hurry or wants an amazing dessert
Karen in Rumford, RI Nov 30, 2008
Would make this again.
I made these last Christmas season and I plan on making them again this year. The only trouble I had was not eating them all myself with my tea before I could get them in a containter to send out to friends and family! What I think really makes the cookie is rolling it in the powdered sugar while they are still hot. The sugar melts and bonds with the cookie.
Kayla in Indiana Nov 25, 2008
Would make this again.
Instead of plain pwdr sugar topping use:
Powder sugar, Cinnamon, and sugar ttopping.
I found this recipe on another site but i made it for a school projects and it was good but intead of adding a plain powder sugar topping i mixed powder sugar, cinnamon, and sugar mixture and rolled the cakes in that. It makes it taste so much beter and adds a little kick so i suggest that every one gives that a try.
Sonia Mohanty in Charlottesville, VA Oct 27, 2008
Would make this again.
Its easy to make and tastes good.
Crystal Jul 4, 2008
Would make this again.
WOW!i just love these Russian tea cakes!
Feb 22, 2008
Would make this again.
LOVED Russian Tea cakes! My daughter was doing a project on Russia a couple years back, we used this recipe and the whole class asked for seconds! If there's a dessert I would like to make it would be Russian Tea Cakes!
A cookie baker Feb 1, 2008
Would make this again.
AMAZING! I used this food for a report on Russian food - I had to prepare the tea cakes in class- it was wonderful! I HIGHLY reccomend them! They are easy to make too.
A cookie baker in Mozambique, Africa Jan 26, 2008
Would make this again.
I have eaten these ever sense I can remember and they are my favorit cookie.
I would like to have them on hand in the freezer at all times.
Beverly
Josephine in Woburn Sands, Bucks Jan 22, 2008
Would make this again.
Excellent little morsels. I did use ground almond instead of chopped walnuts and had to bake them for rather longer than 8-10 minutes (about 15 to 18 mins in the end) for them to be firm. Made them as an after school treat for my son and he LOVED them! They are like shortbread with a mild almond flavour. Yum.
