#russianteacakes

[bedfordcottageteahouse]

Celebrating National Cookie Day with some Russian tea cookies (also known as cakes...) and @harneyteas Paris. A match made for royalty. It is once upon a December, after all. #nationalcookieday #tea #teatime #afternoontea #teacup #cookie #cookies #russianteacookies #russianteacakes #imsomartha #thesugarfiles @thesugarfiles #harneyandsons #paris #lace #homemade #bake #baker #baking #pastry #patisserie

[bedfordcottageteahouse]

Marzipan mice, Russian tea cakes, and sugar plums. Everything here was featured at my Nutcracker Tea Party- link in bio! The sugar plums were from an @altonbrown recipe. My husband loves them! #tea #teatime #afternoontea #teaparty #teaparties #themedteaparty #anutcrackerteaparty #thenutcracker #marzipan #marzipanmice #russianteacakes #sugarplums #patisserie #confectionary #bake #homemade #dessert #cookies #baker #baking #teatier #christmas #holiday #holidaybaking #sweets

[mymadnesswon]

These Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. With a buttery and nutty flavor, they melt in your mouth and bring warmth to your heart. Whether you call them Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, these delightful treats are a must-have on your holiday dessert table.

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup chopped pecans. Additional powdered sugar for rolling.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325F 165C. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar until coated. Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar once again for an extra coating. Store the pecan snowball cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy these delicious and festive cookies with your loved ones!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Verdegree

[classiccookbooks]

Russian Teacakes

Source: Betty Crocker's Cookbook (1978)

1 cup margarine or butter, softened

1⁄2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 400°. Mix margarine, 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla. Mix in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set but not brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while warm; cool. Roll in powdered sugar again. ABOUT 4 DOZEN COOKIES. *Do not use self-rising flour in this recipe.

Ambrosia Balls: Omit nuts. Mix in 1 cup flaked coconut and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.

Surprise Candy Teacakes: Decrease nuts to 1⁄2 cup. bar (4 ounces) sweet cooking chocolate into 1⁄2-inch Cut 12 vanilla caramels into 4 pieces each or cut 1 squares. Mold portions of dough around pieces of caramels or chocolate to form 1-inch balls.

[cindysnails]

Pecan Snowballs, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, are delightful nutty cookies covered in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for holiday or anytime treats.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup finely chopped pecans. Powdered sugar, for rolling.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325F 165C. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined. Fold in the finely chopped pecans. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. While the cookies are still slightly warm, roll them in powdered sugar until coated. Place the powdered sugar-coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar once again for an extra coating. Store the Pecan Snowballs in an airtight container. Enjoy these delicious and nutty treats!

Mya M

[christinepeloquin]

Snowballs (Russian Teacakes) Gluten-free and regular #lovechristmascookies #snowballs #russianteacakes #yummo #yummy https://www.instagram.com/p/B6d34zDgW0U/?igshid=236dn2o3vxiv

[prinsez05]

mexican russian tea cakes snowballs wedding cakes........what do you call them #russianteacakes #snowballs #mexicanweddingcookies #cookies #homemade #cookiebaking (at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EstFfBloI/?igshid=fiesfsft3r06

[starina23]

Russian Teacakes! I think another batch of these is in order. #russianteacakes #weddingcookies #christmasbaking #tarabakes2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B507tTelpeLf1yNur7q8hbbO-3a32cStrat8bQ0/?igshid=mqy047e6uj9v