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RUSSIAN TEA CAKES



Russian Tea Cakes image

I like to present my favorite holiday cookies in a special way. I pile these fresh-baked tea cakes on pretty plates that I buy throughout the year, then wrap them with colored cellophane to give friends. —Valerie Hudson, Mason City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RUSSIAN TEA--RACHEL'S VERSION



Russian Tea--Rachel's Version image

This recipe is from Rachel, my MIL. She adapted from another Russian Tea recipe that I will post separately.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups powdered orange breakfast drink mix
1 cup lemon flavor unsweetened instant tea
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and store in a tightly covered jar.
  • To serve, mix about 3 teaspoons of mix with 1 cup boiling water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 19.4, Protein 0.1

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