Russian teacakes

Russian teacakes We are in the full throes of the Christmas season. I’ve taken vacation through the end of the year – there’s no better way to get in the mood! I love having time to get everything done. Including… baking!

Here’s the Russian teacake recipe in detail…

This is famously simple. The only hard part – don’t think about the nutritional value!

Step 1. Mix…

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup soft margarine
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Step 2. Separately, mix…

  • 2 1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Step 3. Sift flour mixture into margarine mixture.
Step 4. Add 3/4 cup chopped nuts (usually pecans or walnuts)

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Step 5. Chill dough for 1/2 hour or so.
Step 6. Roll into 1″ schweaty balls and drop on greased cookie sheet.

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Step 7. Cook at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
Step 8. Let cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar. Let cool some more, repeat.

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Step 9. Eat em!

Russian teacakes

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