Hello :) I've been' on the gooo. I needed a cookie break. Thought I'd try making a cookie I have never made before. Results TASTY! My family thought so too! It's now on my faves list. The cookie I chose to make are called Russian Tea Cakes, also known as Snow Balls, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and who knows what other names it is known by.The sifter shown is not dirty its just old :) The recipe is as follows
Russian Tea Cakes
1c butter at room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract (I substituted for almond extract and added 1/4 tsp vanilla extract)
1/2c sifted confectioners sugar, plus more for rolling cookies
2c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1c finely chopped pecans or walnuts (I substituted for almonds and I toasted them in a pan on the stove.)
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Cream butter in large mixing bowl. Add vanilla or almond extract(s) then gradually add the 1/2 cupconfectioners sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Sift the flour, measure, then sift again with salt (sifting is very important). Add gradually to the butter mixture. Add nuts and mix well.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly using the bottom of a glass, then bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and roll in powdered sugar while still hot. Cool on wire racks and roll cookies again in powdered sugar before serving.
Once completely cooled, cookies may be stored in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
This recipe is courtesy of Emril Lagasse. I changed a few things, but none the less it's still his recipe:)
These cookies are messy but delish. Well worth the powdery goodness all over my shirt, and face. I hope you will enjoy making these cookies. Let me know if you have made them before. What is your favorite cookie to make? I'll be sharing all that I've been up to soon! I haven't visited any of you for awhile, but know for sure I am thinking about you and what you've been up to. Until next time!
Blessings,
aimee
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Hi Aimee...this is one of my very favorite kind of cookie..we just had them this past weekend and I ate way too many of them! This looks like a good recipe..thanks! :D
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ReplyDeleteYour cookies look absolutely lovely. I have made them before, and they are truly delicious. My all time favorite cookie is quite plain. They are a Greek butter cookie called kourlourakia. These cookies would be shaped in twists or circles and topped with sesame seeds. Those white cookies that you whipped up are called kourambiedes in Greece, and are probably the most popular Greek cookie made for the Christmas and Easter holidays. I'm really in the mood for these now!
Maureen
Oh yumm!!! thinking I may need some cookies like that.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Uhmmm, yummy!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI love those cookies Aimee!! My mom always made them at Christmas time and I followed that for several years. I need to get back to that and make them again this year. Thanks for reminding me!
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Hey Aimee! These are my most favorite cookies in the world! :) Looks like you did a great job on them. I like the idea of substituting the almond extract for part of the vanilla. I love the smell of the almond extract...I use it in my chocolate covered cherries and could just sniff it all day! lol :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my cards...they were SO fun to make! We had a blast....what's better than food, fun, friends and crafts all in the same day?! :0)
Hope you have a great weekend!
I'm feeling so much better from my surgery and hope to actually venture out of the house...it will be the first time in a week!
HUGS!
Missy
Oh I love these cookies Aimee! My mouth is watering!!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Maryjane
ReplyDeleteAimee, these sound so good. I can't wait to try the recipe. Thank you for sharing it. laurie
ReplyDeletelooks yummy! i like to bake oatmeal raisin cookies but don't too often since i'm the only one who likes them! my husband bakes amazing chocolate chip cookies -- those we all gobble up!
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elyse
Aimee, thank you for coming to visit my blog. I miss your posts. laurie
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteHi Aimee, our Christmas Giving Giveaway Event kicked off this morning. Hope you will consider joining the fun, maybe by linking a giveaway of your own??! Come by and check it out!
These are my favorite cookies...ever! My oldest daughter and I both love them. They made me hungry!
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