{"id":112998,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/russian-tea-cakes\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T13:27:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:27:16","slug":"russian-tea-cakes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/russian-tea-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian Tea Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buttery, nutty and covered in confectioners&#8217; sugar, Russian tea cakes are eye-catching and irresistible, making them the perfect addition to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/our-best-christmas-cookie-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/our-best-christmas-cookie-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Christmas cookie<\/a> platter. Love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-snowball-cookies-from-scratch\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-snowball-cookies-from-scratch\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">snowball cookies<\/a>? Russian tea cakes are the same delicious recipe.<\/p>\n<h2>What are Russian tea cakes?<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the name, these soft, crumbly morsels are more cookie than cake. Russian tea cakes are bite-sized cookies with a buttery, tender texture that&#8217;s similar to shortbread but a touch softer.\u00a0They contain walnuts or pecans for an added crunch, and are finished in a powdery coating of confectioners\u2019 sugar. That powdery coating makes them look like balls of snow, which is why you&#8217;ll also see them called snowballs or snowball cookies. And that&#8217;s not the only name for this recipe: Russian tea cakes are the same as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mexican-wedding-cakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mexican-wedding-cakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Mexican wedding cookies<\/a>. In fact, these cookies have even more names, like Italian wedding cookies, butterballs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pecan-meltaways\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pecan-meltaways\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pecan meltaways<\/a> and pecan balls.<\/p>\n<h2>Russian Tea Cake Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1944530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Russian-Tea-Cakes_HCBZ22_4680_P3_MD_05_15_2b_1.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Russian Tea Cakes in Tray with Tea\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Who doesn\u2019t like to break out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-butter-taste-test\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-butter-taste-test\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">the best butter<\/a> for the holidays? It&#8217;s key for these buttery, crumbly cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners\u2019 sugar:<\/strong> As the only sweetener in this recipe, confectioners\u2019 sugar is used instead of granulated sugar in the dough since it dissolves more easily and produces a lighter cookie. The baked cookies are then rolled in confectioners\u2019 sugar for added sweetness and to create a snowball appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> Russian tea cakes use a high flour-to-butter ratio to create their signature tenderness and require all-purpose flour to achieve this, so avoid swapping for a different flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts:<\/strong> Russian tea cakes are often made with pecans, but they can be made with walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar<\/h3>\n<p>In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer and cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. Beat in the vanilla.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the cookie dough<\/h3>\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Fold in the nuts. Cover and refrigerate the dough for one to two hours.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-nuts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-nuts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Toast the nuts<\/a> and cool them before adding them to the dough to bring out a richer flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Roll the cookie dough<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the cookies until they\u2019re lightly browned, 12 to 13 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Test Kitchen Tip:<\/em> Russian tea cakes are ready when the bottoms are light golden and the edges have just started to brown a bit.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Roll in confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1944529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Russian-Tea-Cakes_HCBZ22_4680_P3_MD_05_15_1b_Vert-e1704706010430.jpg?fit=700%2C525\" alt=\"Russian Tea Cakes top view\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Roll the cookies in confectioners&#8217; sugar while they\u2019re still warm. Cool the cookies to room temperature on wire racks.<\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add citrus: <\/strong>Delicately bump up the flavor and brightness of these cookies by adding grated lemon or orange zest to the cookie dough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add spice:<\/strong> Since Russian tea cookies and Mexican wedding cookies are one and the same, take a page out of our contest-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mole-new-mexican-wedding-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mole-new-mexican-wedding-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">New Mexican wedding cookies recipe<\/a> by adding spices and chocolate to the dough. Spicy chili powder, sweet cinnamon, bold cloves and cozy allspice add flavor and aromatics while mini chocolate chips add richness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make them chocolate-y:<\/strong> Who doesn\u2019t love chocolate? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-mexican-wedding-cakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-mexican-wedding-cakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">chocolate Mexican wedding cakes recipe<\/a>\u00a0recipe infuses baking cocoa into the cookies for added indulgence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Russian Tea Cakes<\/h2>\n<p>Store Russian tea cakes in an airtight container\u00a0at room temperature for up to five days. (Here are our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">favorite cookie storage containers<\/a>.) Russian tea cakes should be soft and slightly crumbly, so we like to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/soften-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/soften-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">store these cookies with a piece of bread<\/a> to keep them soft.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you freeze Russian tea cakes?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1944531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Russian-Tea-Cakes_HCBZ22_4680_P3_MD_05_15_3b_1.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Russian Tea Cakes on serving tray with tea\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can freeze Russian tea cakes for up to three months. Put the fully cooled cookies into an airtight container or resealable freezer bag and keep them in the freezer.<\/p>\n<p>Thaw the cookies in the fridge overnight. After thawing, you may want to roll them in additional confectioners&#8217; sugar before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are my Russian tea cakes crumbly?<\/h2>\n<p>Russian tea cakes are super tender and meant to be crumbly. They practically melt in your mouth. Keep the size of the cookies small so you can pop a whole cookie into your mouth without biting it into smaller pieces (and getting crumbs and confectioners&#8217; sugar all over the place).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tender, nutty Russian tea cakes, also known as snowballs, are a classic holiday cookie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7955,"featured_media":1775005,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304158,304173,304423,306027,304328,304288,305487,304338,306171,304515,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,307449,304558,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[310461,309438,309455,308821,308988,311758,308984,259620,310796,308992,312036,308880,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,310465,308910,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Tea 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Cool the cookies to room temperature on wire racks.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Russian-Tea-Cakes_HCBZ22_4680_P3_MD_05_15_1b_Vert-e1704706010430.jpg?fit=700,525"}],"recipeYield":"about 3-1\/2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 83 calories","fatContent":"6g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"12mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"49mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"7g carbohydrate (1g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3333335,"reviewCount":12,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Russian Tea Cakes","description":"Check out this video for how to make Russian Tea Cakes","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/wpconnatixthumbnailsprod\/RussianTeaCakesDIYD4680011724H_thumbnail.jpeg"],"uploadDate":"2024-03-29 18:50:44","duration":"P0DT0H1M10S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RussianTeaCakes_DIYD_4680_011724_H.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SandyJKD"},"reviewBody":"I love this cookie put I found out if you use non melting sugar you only have to roll it once and it last. P. S. I get it from King Arthur flour","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Donna0540"},"reviewBody":"<p>This recipe looks similar to the Pecan Meltaway recipe that I cut out of a TOH magazine and have been using for a couple of decades now. It's our favorite and I make it every year. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LAPBAND1"},"reviewBody":"I increase the chopped pecans and you must chill the dough before baking them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JCA48"},"reviewBody":"I'm sorry but these were so dry and no flavor. Maybe adding more than 1tsp of vanilla or using almond abstract instead would boost the flavor? Any ideas?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Queenlalisa"},"reviewBody":"So delicious! I don\u2019t need to make them again. I kept going back and eating another, then another until they were gone. Little bites of Heaven!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yuehching"},"reviewBody":"I made these cookies for Christmas last year. Immediately they became my family favorite Christmas cookies. This year I made two batches, one with walnuts, the other with pecans and also increased the nuts amount to 1 cup each. Both turned out excellent! It?s a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lamonli"},"reviewBody":"This recipe has nothing in it to bind the dry ingredients with.  I now have a big bowls of crumbs.  Any suggestions on what to add that might save me? Egg?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"u45529"},"reviewBody":"Best Russian Teacakes I've ever made and believe me I have tried a lot of recipes!  Just like my mother used to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JShocinski"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe, super easy to make and taste great. I made them with pecans and my husband liked them so much I've made them 3 times this holiday season. They're the perfect size to pop in your mouth when you're craving a quick sweet treat. I'll be making these every year.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dnreckless"},"reviewBody":"I've made these for many years and haven't had any problems.  The butter holds them together . 5 stars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Darlene1679"},"reviewBody":"Excellent cookie.  I added chopped pecans and shaped them into crescents to distiguish them from Mexican Wedding Cakes.  A wonderful addition to my Christmas recipe box.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mmpense"},"reviewBody":"I love these cookies.  They were a hit at my cookie exchange.  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