(Surprise!) Russian Tea Cakes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A sweet surprise awaits those who bite into this adaptation of Russian Teacakes. From the 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library. Ingredients:
1 cup butter |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
9 vanilla caramels |
extra confectioners' sugar or colored sugar crystals |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°. Mix thoroughly butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together.
2. Cut each vanilla caramel into 4 small pieces. Divide dough in 36 portions and mold each around a small piece of caramel.
3. Bake 10-12 minutes until set but not brown. While warm, roll in confectioner's sugar or sugar crystals and cool.
4. Makes 36 cookies.
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