Hi Natasha! Thank you! Recipe was very easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfect. Just made these little cookies, so simple and fast but very yummy. I love your website! Im glad you loved these Russian Tea Cakes recipe. 2. P.S. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 [] Got a question for you have you tried to freeze the baked balls or how long do you think they will be good in refrigerator for? Pulse a few times to combine, then add the softened, cubed butter and vanilla. The Newport County-ites make johnnycakes by mixing cornmeal with salt and cold milk to a soupy consistency, then cook them on a griddle. Cookies on the cheap cookie sheet were perfect, although they did flatten a little. Set aside. Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Did the consistency of the cookies before baking look like what is shown in the photos? We all know well the little cakes Cabral is talking about. In a large bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Thanks! Once cookies are at room temperature, roll them in more powdered sugar to get perfect little snowballs. But not until It was mixed with simple syrup with rum and layered on the fresh cake with raspberry jelly and lemon. Simple, tasty cookie. Let rest another 30 minutes. Fresh Fruit Tart. To toast the almonds, put a cup of raw almonds (skins on) on a baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, giving the pan a shake a couple of times during cooking. Hi Tina, great to hear that they turned out great! Thanks for replying back.. Step 1. Hi Olga, pavlovas typically have those ingredients. Ne kak ne naemsya! Yum I enjoyed mine with hot chocolate. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 1/8 teaspoon salt. Ellie's (Refined & Elegant) In 2012 the owners of Gracie's opened up Ellie's, a Parisian-inspired cafe and bakery that does beautiful artisan cakes that are ideal for foodies. Hi Kate, I have tried half all-purpose and half whole wheat successfully! A batch made 3 dozen, and I think I ate all but maybe 3 I am going to give your cookies a go, they look yummy as well!! Hi Douglas! My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Mix in the chopped walnuts. Great for unexpected company. I hope this helps! Today, it's among real estate offices and kitchy art shops. They are not, confirmed Michael Manni Sr. who began working at LaSalle Bakery in 1965 and bought the bakery in 1975. 2 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup finely chopped walnuts cup powdered sugar, or more as needed Directions Gather all ingredients. Most precise and accurate is of course in grams, NOT ounces. Make the Cookie Dough 1 2 3 4 Prep. So many a tea time I plan on having thanks to this recipe! You can make these up to 3 days in advance. Process until everything comes together in a soft pliable dough. Thank you for such a treat! I think this recipe sounds much betterreal butter is always better! Or should they be soft inside? Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. 1.25 lb $21.25-$26 2.5 lb $42.50-$50 4 lb $68-$75 . The special weekend experience includes options for the whole family with two menus possibilities, one just for the kiddos. lol I want to make them tomorrow and I wasnt sure. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Hello, The finished product will look like a checker board cake with multicolor squares. I just gotta say I LOVE EVERYTHING ON YOUR BLOG!!! Wonderful recipe! I understood anyway, but thought you should know . Can I use cookie scoop to form these tea cakes?? My name is Joy Jolivet. Great for unexpected company. thanks. You do such a good job and I will definitely try more of your recipes! Thanks for the idea! Tea Cakes.. These were called Sands in my moms recipe collection and they were a Christmas tradition in our family. Im allergic to ALL NUTS and so I use pretzels(crushed) which works out great. Cookies came out very delicious. . Then when I want a few I bake them. if you are trying to process them to more of a flour consistency, you might try our Almond snowball cookies instead where we did that. I realized I didnt specify that it should be unsalted butter. Is it ok time use 1cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cornstarch (instead of powdered sugar) and grind them in a blender? Stir in sifted flour and milk, beat lightly until smooth. I am all out of unsalted butter. , Hey Natasha! These are great cookies. Take small scoops of dough and roll between your hands into 1-inch balls. Toast the walnuts on a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently for about 5 minutes or until nuts are lightly golden and fragrant then remove to a cutting board to cool and chop the nuts. Blessings to you!! . section, step 3 says add pecans not add walnuts. Thanks! Not only are they good and easy to make but they freeze well. we call them butter balls, and they are yummy. I will try this and see if better. Im so scared theyll come out flat again! They turned out pretty well. Were they softened to room temp?When they are too firm, it doesnt mix well. Chilling it for a couple of hours before baking it will firm up the butter. It always takes mine like 20 minutes for them to start to brown even a little. Also, do not tap the flour down in the measuring cup. Love the name Butter balls! Hi Natasha. This dough cookies is the same of the snow ball cookies? I substituted pecans for the walnuts and added almond extract. Every once in a while we stop making it and people come in looking for it, Manni said. Such a simple and delicious recipe! Thats so great! Everyone loves them, best when fresh! Why is my dough crumbly like pie dough. Much easier than oven or skillet, in my opinion. The mixture will be lumpy and not smooth. 270-3300, www.theduckandbunny.com. You can just use only all-purpose flour instead of mixing in the whole wheat. Had to shoo the guys out of the room to get the powdered sugar layer on, as they were not wanting to wait. For the cake: 3 cups (425 grams) cake flour; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 3/4-cup (177 ml) vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, whisked together Hi Jareth, thats interesting and youre baking at the same temp? Too much flour will ruin the taste and texture of the cookies. Thanks for the awesome review! Down in . Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thank u so so much for this recipe. Awesome recipe and so yummy. Also, she would store then in multiple layer containers for us or others and because of the butter soaking through, she would put down a layer of cookies (she called them Russian Tea Cookies not Cakes) and then sprinkle a thick layer of powdered sugar and then added the next layer. Thank you. Natasha: I tried to make them today and something went wrong. Thanks for asking! A regular one will probably be a little too much dough. I tried this recipe last Christmas, and the taste was amazing. 8" . Gregg's Restaurant, Providence, East Providence, Warwick, and North Kingstown Facebook/Gregg's 1 Heat oven to 400F. I didnt want to mess up so I bought powder sugar. So I made those Russian tea cakes and my parents told me they were really good! Hi Eva! Sooooooo yummy and easy! Im so happy you love the cookies . Can I freeze the dough after I form them into balls? You dont need to cream or sift anything. Do you use a regular cookie sheet or an insulated (double-walled)? Frosting. Use a firm spatula to fold in the nuts until evenly incorporated. Cream butter or margarine. I suspect they either measured their flour incorrectly or used too much butter. 2 1/4 cups ( 293g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup ( 85g) finely chopped nuts (I used toasted pecans) Instructions 1. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Once rested, bake cakes for 30 minutes. Great for unexpected copany. I hope this helps! Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. When I made them the first 2 times, mine came out the same way. Hi Natasha! Mix well. I freeze the raw dough once I form them into balls. I have found (and Ive tested this) that when you dip your measuring cup into the flour bin, it becomes compacted and you can get up to 25% extra flour. Hi Jessica, They shouldnt be flat unless you used way too much butter. You can use red or green color pastry. The sugar kind of melted and stuck to them. In the early years of the Providence Renaissance, Eileen Collins and Brandt Heckert provided up-and-coming restaurants with their . But not until It was mixed with simple syrup with rum and layered on the fresh cake with raspberry jelly and lemon. Another thin sheet layer of cake is spread with raspberry preserves then placed on top and then the whole thing is then weighted down and chilled overnight so the cake is pressed firmly together. Thank you Im so glad these recipes are a hit with your family and friends! Great blogmy favourite blog in fact! Gradually beat in flour (and nuts). The only difference was that I left the butter out longer so that it would be really soft and easy to cream in the first step. Hello, do you think I can brown the butte? How much cocoa do you add? Ive made them both ways with all purpose and with a mix of whole wheat and Ive never had them spread out. When you measure your flour, be sure to spoon it into the measuring cup (using a dry ingredients measuring cup), and scrape off the top for a level, even measure. I misplaced my moms recipe so I used yours. That might explain them making it over the border to other bakeries. Thaw in the fridge, then roll in powdered sugar before serving. Hi Vivian, You can make these up to 3 days in advance. The recipe asks for 2 sticks of butter. Place remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. $17 lb Approx. I dont know what I did wrong this year with Russian tea cookies. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). It sounds like possibly too little flour? Thats a great idea! Luda, nuts provide very important flavor for these cookies. By the way my name is Natasha too. Then it was inverted, iced and cut.. In the meantime, check out our post on measuring which should help. And couple days ago I made pavlovas I did everything it said,everything was good,but then when I put cream inside they were sticking to my fingers,and sticking to each other, what was wrong? Pecans and lemon zest sound nice. While the bottom and top layers are left natural, three sheets are colored pink, green and yellow. The D&B also offers an After-school Tea on Tuesdays through Fridays from 3-5pm, with kid-friendly sandwiches made with such favorites as peanut butter and jelly (for the less refined palate), and caffeine-free teas for headache-free moms. 20 per lb. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! Cakes by Eboni is Eboni Silva's small, scratch-made Black-owned bakery serving Rhode Island and surrounding Massachusetts areas. Specialties: For three decades, Pastiche has offered classic recipes made with the best natural ingredients, with gracious service. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder. Ill have to try that. Hitching Post Charlestown. I am so happy I met with you through this website! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi! Turned out really GOOD! Can I use that? They should be just barely starting to brown. Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Mark! Also, regarding the flour. spasibo za rezept,ochen rassypchatoe i vkusnoe pechene.pravda,testo ochen rassypalos i ya dobavila 0,5 stick butter. In a separate medium bowl, cream together sugar and butter until smooth. What if I dont have wheat flour can I just use the flour I have at home, instead of wheat? All-American Chocolate Cake. Courtesy of The Hitching Post. It worked very well and was the reason I used two cookie sheets. Am i right or I confused everything? Ingredients [ edit] Russian tea cakes have a relatively simple recipe, generally consisting entirely of flour, water, butter, and ground nuts, the nut variety depending upon the cookie type. Not sure what I did wrongit just seemed like way too much flour. Even though I consider my self as Russian I have never heard of this wonderful cakes! Thanks Then when I want a few, I bake them. Afternoon Tea, available Friday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. starting at $28 per person. Chocolate Mousse Cake. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix to combine. Roll into inch sized balls and place 12 balls onto cookie sheet. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch, then with mixer on low-speed gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture. All the blessings in 2022 !! They are a butterball cookie.. Gradually beat in flour (and nuts). thanks! Mix until well blended to make the tea cake batter. I did have a question though. Welcome to my kitchen! Help my dough is too dry and crumbly. Our thoughts are with you and the people of Ukraine. Yes I recommend trying the recipe as stated, please share with us how it goes on your next try! Yum! Hi Jessica, 1/2 lb is equal to 16 Tablespoons or 1 cup of butter. Seems like a second dip couldnt help too much. Popular tea types and flavor profile of Russian tea. Ill try it again. Thank you Natasha for your prompt response. Thanks. Bring to a boil. Still have the crunch. Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat (VIDEO), Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowball Cookies, powdered sugar, plus 2 cups more for rolling cookies. The regular menu comes with a three-tiered display of sweet and . if you have a food scale, this is ALWAYS the best way to prevent over and under measuring ingredients. You cannot miss the kaleidoscope colors of pink, green and yellow slices that brighten Italian-American bakeries. Russian tea cakes are buttery, tender, and studded with walnuts. Combine extra sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over cake. I see when you cream your butter it is very creamy. Trying to find the metric button to click but no luck, any advice on where to find it? Looks so yummy..how long can i keep them after baking them. No, I did not, I just used a regular baking sheet. Cause that would be awesome for when I have guests and cant make the nice desserts myself. Keep in mind youll need more for rolling them in sugar. Some have said to chill the dough for an hour first and that might help. Where to try it: Anthony's Seafood, Middletown. Mix together on high speed until it looks pale yellow, 4 to 5 minutes. My hubbys favorite! Just want to make sure whole wheat pastry flour is acceptable as the whole wheat flour. Thank you so much for sharing that with me :). Cant wait to taste the dough is delicious on its own! However, I dont know if the baking temperature was set too high. Also forgot to mention. Refrigerating before baking is not needed. Im all smiles. . Preheat your oven to 375F. Every oven bakes differently. ingredients Units: US 4 12 cups unsifted flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 12 teaspoon salt 34 cup sugar 12 cup oil 14 cup margarine, melted 14 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated 4 eggs (use 3 eggs plus 1 yolk, save1 white) 1 teaspoon vanilla FILLING 1 cup jam or 1 cup preserves 1 - 1 12 cup almonds, chopped What can I do aside from tossing it and starting all over. I had that recipe & lost it. Thanks for stopping by! So what I did is to add butter gradually and just mixing until I started seeing that the dough was getting the right consistency. Was this with the nuts or chocolate chips? Merry Christmas and happy new year !!!. Prepare one package of pound cake according to package directions. My Nan called these Pecan (pee-can) Balls! This post may contain affiliate links. Founded in 1950 by a restaurant owner to sate the appetite of the dozens of customers who lined up at the kitchen door every day for a taste of the cook's clam cakes, The Hitching Post is, like Aunt Carrie's, a southern Rhode Island institution. I was wondering how many days in advance can I make these ? To serve use 2 heaping tablespoons tea mixture in 1 cup hot water. They tasted just as fresh as the day I made them! I believe the oven thermometer is a good idea but the cookie sheet is an important factor. They are DELICIOUS. Those are two different measurements. The cookies on the Wilton burned on the bottom before 12 minutes. I had to add more butter so I eventually got the mix to a consistency where I could form them into balls. Beat until light and fluffy remembering to scrape the sides of the bowl periodically if using a stand mixer. Simply delicious! These scorched on the bottom at 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Hi Jareth! Just like our Almond Snowball Cookies, these look like adorable little snowballs. Add flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together. It is almost the same except for the almond flour and orange zest. They are maybe 2 to 2 1/2 in. 2 Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Love love love these! Im so excited to try these cookies! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING!!!) Cool slightly on wire rack. Im going to make almond snowball cookies. They freeze well; just coat the cookies with more fresh powdered sugar after thawing them. In the end, Manni calls Russian Tea Cakes a very typical American pastry.. I typically use the insulated one for stuff that might burn on the bottom (at higher temp) like Stromboli, biscuits, etc. Place on a cooling rack. Add flour and salt. 2 1/4 all-purpose flour Scant 1/2 salt 3/4 hazelnuts finely chopped (or walnuts, pecans, or almonds) Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. That sounds great! I made these cookies and they were totally amazing! Did I do something wrong? Yes! Thanks so much for the good review! Every oven heats and bakes differently so you may need to make an adjustment. 3. Hi! Thanks Ira! they taste really really close to the original Thank you. Hi Natasha. Beat until light and fluffy remembering to scrape the sides of the bowl periodically if using a stand mixer. Hey Natasha! Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Rhode Island? Every oven bakes differently so if it needs some adjustments you can experiment with it. Add the vanilla extract, mix again then slowly add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Pastiche Fine Desserts, Providence Facebook/Pastiche Facebook/Pastiche Pastiche is located in the heart of historic Federal Hill. I also made some little changes on the original recipe: I used just all-purpose flour and vanilla powdered sugar. . All of your recipes are so easy and delicious !! At first it was too little butter and the flour was not mixing well. Russian tea is drank from special glass mugs, porcelain cups or even tea saucers. I added more flour, but it was probably not necessary. But the next few times, its taking roughly the same amount of time even with them being small too. Hello! Hi Amelia, I havent tried that but I think it could work. I hope that helps! Please Note: Nutrition label is an estimate per cookie. Natasha, whats the difference between the Russian Tea Cake Cookies and the Almond Snowball Cookies? My mom always used black walnutsI cant imagine them with any other kind of nuts! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). They remind me of Mexican Wedding cookies! I'm 85 years old and have been a baker for more than 65 years. Id love to know how you liked them with mini chocolate chips! They shouldnt be flat unless you used way too much butter. Merry Christmas! Hi Natasha! Step 2: Pour heated reduced coffee syrup over 2 egg whites that have been stiffly beaten. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). They sit for up to a week in an airtight container, but they are usually eaten long before that! Thanks for the recipes! Take out of the mold the next day and cut in squares the size of an Eskimo Pie. Lemon Squares. Thats awesome! Hi Liliya! Chocolate Mousse Cake. Hi Natasha. I would look over the ingredients again to see if you mismeasured anything and watch my process to see if your dough looked differently. Perfect! Thanks so much for sharing. In ingredients list you say that 1 1/4c white flour and 1c whole wheat flour is needed, and later in your steps you say only-gradually add 1 1/4 c of flour,and later nothing says about adding the rest of flour. My dad said dont be surprised if they are gone, haha!! I would rate it 4-star. Awww thats the best! I highly encourage the use of an internal oven thermometer if you dont already use one. If you push your measuring cup into a flour bin, you will get up to 25% too much flour. Im happy to hear this did well in your competitions. QuestionCan I substitute gluten free floor? I even made them for a confectionery competition at work and tied for 1st placeIm sure if that pie didnt have the word Grandmas in it I would have won, LOL. Help! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! During 2018-2019, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) investigated cases of metal poisonings associated with commercially and home-prepared cakes decorated with products referred to as luster dust. They flattened out some & fell apart easily. What am I doing wrong. Reviewed July 21, 2008 . (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Place onto parchment lined baking sheets. Definitely making these again. One of my readers mentioned freezing the dough asing: I freeze the raw dough once I form them into balls. Preheat the oven to 400F. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. You can use a small cookie scoop. Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. love the russian tea cake, zeppolis, and napoleans. I am not sure how to fix the batter but a little moisture from liquid should help soften it. . The Xmas after she passed away, I found the bag she had sent home with me the previous Xmas still in my freezer. To start offIm a guy, so not very used to baking. You give it a gentle folding because you want to keep the integrity of the colors, Manni said. Delicious! Indeed, if you do an online search for Russian Tea Cakes, you get an endless list of cookie, not cake, recipes. Very simple and delicious. Thanks for all your great recipes, Natasha!!!! J. Take raspberry jelly and add rum flavor. Your comment is awesome! But today I made them and they turned out just like in the pictures. Your blog has won me over lots of other blogs. I really mix prjaniki Never made them. Whipped up a quick batch after the kids went to bed for our cookie walk at school tomorrow. The first layer is the yellow cake. Kerry. Hi Rachel, I have tried half all-purpose and half whole wheat but havent tried this with 100% whole wheat. Assorted Cookies Box or Basket. Bake at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. . Made them multiple times. Im so glad youre enjoying the recipes :). I have everyone asking for the recipe. , Youre the first and seriously thank you!! Let cool, then pulse in a food processor until they become evenly ground with no larger nut chunks left. Hi. Hello Natasha! Fifty-five years ago DeMaria made the cakes with a fresh sheet cake as the bottom layer and the top layer. Watch this tutorial on how measure my flour HERE. The only problem is that I am so slow to bake. I tried making these with coconut flakes but they still turned out blend and without flavor. Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thats great, Christine! It seemed so out of place among the ice cream and bathing suit shops. Last time I made these, they lost their ball shape and became more flat. Spread mixture into well-greased 20cm sandwich tin and bake for 15-20 minutes. How To Make These Russian Tea Cakes Step One: Cream the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Hi Marimar, great to hear that youre enjoying my recipes. Ive made them but it was Robin McGraws recipe and it called for margarine, which I think made it sub-par. Tried this recipe today, I baked them at 350F cuase the recipe doesnt say the temperature, anyway they seemed undone after just 12 min, so I ended up baking them for like 20 min, I also turned them but still have a floury taste like they are not done..is this how they are supposed to be? Heat oven to 400F. Hi Vegonia, I havent tested this with almonds, but I imagine that may work! Posted on June 8, 2022 ; in pete davidson first snl episode; by in diameter. Some restaurants also add cornmeal, egg, milk, or a bit of sugar to the mixture. I love this recipe. 20 per lb. At Christmas time, they are referred to as snowball cookies. Can I use salted butter and eliminate salt in recipe? Add flour and salt and mix until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Cant wait to try out more recipes. The mixture will be lumpy. . To answer a Miss June from Dighton, Mass., there is no recipe for Russian Tea Cakes. Heat oven to 325F. "For the walnuts, I used a food processor to chop them because I wanted my cookies to be velvety smooth with a fine crumb. Great to hear that and thanks for the info. 0 Comments. Can you please let me know. Whisk flour and 6 tablespoons powdered sugar together in separate bowl. Thank you. Today, LaSalle uses freshly baked yellow cake for all parts of the Tea Cakes. (I have been peaking in here for half a year now. Brush over hot cakes. Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until light and creamy. Hi, Natasha. My local shop makes Russian Tea cakes but they make them flat. Still have to pass the final test: giving them to try to my russian bestie! Afternoon Tea. I did use chopped pecans instead of the walnuts. , Sounds good Rebecca! 1. More information Russian Tea Cakes are uniquely Rhode Island More like this Happy Healthy Healthy Dogs Healthy Snacks Organic Dog Treats But have made these several times. I made this in my stand mixer but you could easily make this with a hand mixer . Love all your recipes but Ive been baking these for years and they are called sand tarts or Mexican Wedding Cookies. Mix orange drink mix, instant tea, sugar, lemonade mix, and spices together. They are put into big bowl and mixed with raspberry and lemon and the simple rum syrup. Amazing perfect and fast :)))) Thank u for ur amazing website I use it often! Add vanilla. Mix . Add the sugar; cream again. 1 cup coffee syrup. Yes this happened to me. these were soo good i made these few months back or several and I miss it thank you, Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you enjoyed the recipe. they are so so easy to make and so so delicious! God bless you! I never understood why such a fancy-looking restaurant would be right on the beach! Please let me know what you think of the recipe when you decide to make it! I have made 80% of your recipes . Man, all that work and you didnt even get to enjoy them Well, I hope you give them another shot because they are very tasty. I love this recipe. Ive never had any before and they came out great. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Elaine! Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer the now-frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or another freezer-safe container. We are so happy you're here. Now I make them and think of my mom. Also, its hard to say what went wrong when substitutions are made. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until . A friend gave me two bags of almonds and I would like to use them, but. Sweet Marie's Tea Cottage 25 W. Main St Wickford, rhode island 02852 Website Details Sweet Marie's Signature Afternoon Tea is a decadent, three tiered serving of scones, sandwiches, and sweets. These were absolutely delicious! 312 Wickenden Street, Providence. I used your more exact recipe and they taste exactly like hers. My mom always made them and froze some, too. Store in an airtight container. Instructions. Im so glad you are enjoying the blog . Ya vsegda ispolzuvayu vash sajt!! It was difficult shape. These turned out perfect and yummy I used white whole wheat flour instead of whole wheat. Thanks so much. love the russian tea cake, zeppolis, and napoleans . Sometimes I would read same recipe on another blog and once I make the food its different and not as good, I think it has to do with you explaining it so good for us step by step. We are currently working on adding metric measurements to all of our recipes, but it is taking some time to add them one at a time. Pecan Russian Tea Cakes. These are a Xmas tradition for me. They came out great and still had a great nutty flavor. These are amazing. And thanks for all of the great recipes. They are essentially the same thing and the terms are used interchangeably. Oh Just gotta say I love your recipes. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Tammy! I used more regular flour instead of the wheat flour because I couldnt find a small bag of it anywhere but the little cakes held their ball shape pretty good. 115 grams so you could measure this out and use it for the recipe. I have several memorized and my family loves them. Just made your recipe, but subsituted ground hemp seed because I was out of walnuts. I love watching you and have successfully tried many of your recipes but this one was a disaster for me. Thats so great, Natalie! Thank you! To freeze Russian tea cakes store in a freezer-safe lidded container or zip bag and freeze for up to 2 months. I tried freezing a batch just to see how they would taste after being frozen and I couldnt tell a difference at all! There great ..Ill try some choc chips next but the dates I have been doing for years. These arent Pryaniki. Thank you for sharing that with us. I also prefer to use Hammonds American Black walnuts instead of the common English type walnuts that you see in all the grocery stores.