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Mom’s Russian Tea Cakes

December 23, 2018 by Chef Alli 2 Comments

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The first thing my mom let me make as a kid were these Russian Tea Cakes. I remember standing on a chair at the counter beside her when I was four or five years old as she showed me how to mix these little tea cakes up and bake them. I loved rolling them in the powdered sugar almost as much as I enjoyed eating them.

Mom’s Russian Tea Cakes Recipe 

If you're not familiar with Russian Tea Cakes, don't be misled by the title. You will love how these little puffs of sweetness are a delightful little cookie, rolled in powdered sugar and perfect for your Christmas dessert table. They're also so easy to make, that even the smallest helpers can take part! 

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If you’re not familiar with Russian Tea Cakes, don’t be misled by the title.  You will love how these little puffs of sweetness are a delightful little cookie, rolled in powdered sugar and perfect for your Christmas dessert table. They’re also so easy to make that even the smallest of helpers can take part!

If you're not familiar with Russian Tea Cakes, don't be misled by the title. You will love how these little puffs of sweetness are a delightful little cookie, rolled in powdered sugar and perfect for your Christmas dessert table. They're also so easy to make, that even the smallest helpers can take part! 

Simply Sweet Tea Cakes

The keyword for this recipe is “sweet”! You mix these sweet cookies up with honey and powdered sugar, then roll them in more powdered sugar for that soft, snowy look you will love. To make them, simply roll a one inch ball of dough using a cookie scoop. Bake for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while they’re still warm. The recipe SHOULD make 12-15 tea cakes… depending on how many samples you and your little helpers snuck in. Enjoy the sweet memories!

If you're not familiar with Russian Tea Cakes, don't be misled by the title. You will love how these little puffs of sweetness are a delightful little cookie, rolled in powdered sugar and perfect for your Christmas dessert table. They're also so easy to make, that even the smallest helpers can take part! 

Other Sweet Treats to Enjoy –

  • Easy Baked Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts
  • Andes Mint Chocolate Swirl Cookies
  • Butterscotch Cowboy Cookies 
  • Peanut Butter Polka Dot Bars 
  • Sturdy Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing 
  • Cinnamon Sugar Bear Paws
  • Granny Grandma’s Old Fashioned Cookies 

Printable Russian Tea Cakes Recipe – 

Mom’s Russian Tea Cakes

This was the first thing my Mom let me make as a kid. I remember standing on a chair at the counter beside her when I was four or five years old as she showed me how to mix these little tea cakes up and bake them. I loved rolling them in the powdered sugar almost as much as I enjoyed eating them.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Author: Chef Alli

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs. honey
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plus 2 Tbs. flour
  • more powdered sugar for rolling the tea cakes in, before and after baking

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the margarine and powdered sugar with the honey, salt, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, working until the ingredients come together to make a soft dough.
  • Portion the dough into 1” balls, rolling each one in powdered sugar and placing them onto a greased cookie sheet, about 2” apart.
  • Bake tea cakes, uncovered, on the center oven rack for 12-14 minutes, until the bottom of each tea cake is nicely browned.
  • Remove the tea cakes from the oven, letting them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes; roll each tea cake in powdered sugar once more while still warm, then place them onto a cooling rack until fully cooked.
  • Store tea cakes in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 6 months. Dough freezes well, too.
  • Makes 12-15 tea cakes, depending on the size of the balls....and how much of the dough you “sample”.

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday, Russian tea cakes
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If you're not familiar with Russian Tea Cakes, don't be misled by the title. You will love how these little puffs of sweetness are a delightful little cookie, rolled in powdered sugar and perfect for your Christmas dessert table. They're also so easy to make, that even the smallest helpers can take part! 

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Let’s Get You Cookin’,
Chef Alli

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  1. Janae Skaggs

    December 17, 2020 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Looks as good as it tastes!

    Reply
    • Alli

      December 20, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      Hi –
      Thanks so much for your comment on the Russian Tea Cakes. Around here, Christmas isn’t Christmas with out Russian Tea Cakes!
      Sincerely,
      Chef Alli

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