Best Russian Tea Biscuits Metric Version Recipes

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Provided by Claire Tannett

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Steps:

Boil the raisins and water for 5 minutes and let cool. Then add the baking soda.
Creme together the butter, sugar, eggs.
Add other ingredients and raisins (make sure the raisins are completely cool).
Drop by small spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and press them flat.
Bake at 400°F until brown on edges.
Let sit on tray before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 118.9, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12, Protein 2

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Provided by seattlelove

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3-6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vodka
3/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, for decoration

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Combine flour and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar blending well. Beat in vodka. Gradually blend in flour/salt mixture. Fold in chopped hazelnuts.
Break off dough in walnut sized pieces and roll into balls. On ungreased baking sheets place balls 1-1/2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly colored. Sprinkle hot cookies with confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 26.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.6