How Do You Make Russian Tea Cakes?
Russian tea cakes, also known as Mexican wedding cakes, are buttery cookies that contain nuts of some kind and are double-rolled in confectioner’s sugar. They are popular sweets in many parts of America and are often served during the winter holidays. This recipe yields approximately four dozen Russian tea cakes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine butter, vanilla extract, and ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for two to three minutes on medium speed, or until thoroughly creamed. Add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl and stir with a spoon to combine. Add the chopped nuts and stir again until a thick, well-blended dough is achieved. Dip out the dough one tablespoon at a time. Shape each spoonful into a small ball, about one inch in diameter. Place the dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet about two inches apart. Continue until all the dough is used. Place the pan into the oven and bake the Russian tea cakes for eig
