Russian Tea Biscuits

These Russian tea biscuits require vodka and hazelnuts, making for a nice addition on any cookie platter.

• Calories: 53 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vodka
• ¾ cup hazelnuts, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour and salt and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar blending well. Beat in vodka. Gradually blend in flour/salt mixture. Fold in chopped hazelnuts.

Step 4

Break off dough in walnut sized pieces and roll into balls. On ungreased baking sheets place balls 1-1/2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly colored. Sprinkle hot cookies with confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.