Paleo Russian Tea Cakes
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4.5
Paleo Russian Tea Cakes
Description
This version of Russian Tea Cakes uses grass-fed butter, pure maple syrup, almond and tapioca flours, and finely chopped raw walnuts. The dough is mixed thoroughly and chilled to firm up before shaping into small balls. Freezing the dough balls briefly before baking helps maintain their round shape and prevents spreading. Baking at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes allows the cookies to develop slight golden edges while remaining soft inside.
Once baked and slightly cooled, the warm cookies are rolled in confectioners sugar or a paleo-friendly alternative such as maple sugar for a sweet outer coating. The texture is tender and crumbly, enriched by the nutty flavor from walnuts and almond flour.
These cookies make a thoughtful treat for gatherings or a delicate sweet bite with tea or coffee. Their paleo ingredients cater to those avoiding grains and refined sugars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks; grass-fed; softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 3 1/2 cups almond flour superfine
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 2/3 cup walnut finely chopped, raw
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
For Rolling:
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar or maple sugar, sugar-free
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for the tea cakes to a stand mixer, and beat on medium speed until well-combined. Refrigerate cookie dough for 2 hours.
- Form balls out of the cookie dough, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place tray of dough balls in the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the sweetener of choice (for rolling) in a bowl and roll each ball of dough in the sweetener. Place the balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, just until cookies begin turning slightly golden-brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 18 | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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