SECRET KISS COOKIES/RUSSIAN TEA CAKES WITH A TWIST

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Nana Devine made her Pecan Balls as she called them since I couldnt pronounce the polish word she used lol...my mother in law called them russian tea cakes and I have seen them listed as Mexican wedding cakes too. The recipes all seem basically the same, maybe a tad more of this or a bit less of that. My favorite way to eat them...

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 stick butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts
30-36 hersheys kisses, unwrapped
powdered sugar
I HAVE ALSO GOTTEN CREATIVE AND USED THE FLAVORED HERSHEYS KISSES WHEN AVAILABLE THRUOUT THE YEAR SUCH AS THE CORDIAL CHERRY AND CARAMEL VARIETIES
ANOTHER JAP MEMBER CHERYL ROMANO MAKES THESE USING A MARASCHINO CHERRY (WIPED DRY) IN THE CENTER! THIS SOUNDS AMAZING AND I AM DEFINITELY GIVING IT A TRY!

Steps:

  • 1. Beat butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy.
  • 2. Add flour and walnuts and beat on low speed of mixer until well blended.
  • 3. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until dough is firm enough to handle.
  • 4. Heat oven to 375°F.
  • 5. Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough around each hersheys kiss and roll to make ball. (Make sure chocolate is completely covered) Put cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown.
  • 7. Cool slightly. While cookies are still slightly warm, roll them in powdered sugar. Cool completely. (I roll mine again after cooled)
  • 8. If you prefer you can mix together cocoa and powdered sugar and roll them in that.

Yuvaraj Chhetri
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Ahmed Kabeer
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These cookies are not as good as I was hoping they would be.


Shajamal Hossian
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape.


James Jacobe
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Seydshb G
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Jd Shipu
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Md sajeeb
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I'm going to try making these cookies with different nuts next time.


Dolce Martin
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive!


Shane Stowers
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


sir ah
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I've never had a Russian tea cake before, but these were delicious!


Teboho Ngobeni
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


James Whitley
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but I still liked these cookies.


Abiodun Gbenga
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.


Ashley Figueroa
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted good.


Bismark Nti
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


M Adeel King
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I love that these cookies are made with real butter. It gives them such a rich flavor.


Nthabiseng Ramotseoa
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These cookies are delicious! The nutty flavor of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of the powdered sugar are a perfect combination.


Sahara Pun
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Maleia Fisher
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.