Chocolate-Filled Russian Tea Cakes

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Filled Russian Tea Cakes
150 min.
48
224kcal

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These Chocolate-Filled Russian Tea Cakes are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat. With a soft and buttery texture, these cookies are filled with a sweet surprise - a milk chocolate star! The recipe is simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for baking enthusiasts of all levels. The dough is a combination of butter, flour, and walnuts, creating a rich and nutty flavor. Each cookie is carefully shaped around the chocolate star, ensuring a delightful bite every time. Baking them at a high temperature ensures a quick bake, resulting in a slightly golden exterior.

The fun part comes after baking - rolling the cookies in a sugar coating not once, but twice! This gives them a beautiful presentation and an extra touch of sweetness. The recipe yields a generous 48 cookies, making it perfect for sharing at parties or as a special gift. With a balance of protein, fat, and carbs, these cookies are a delightful treat that will surely impress your family and friends. So, get ready to indulge in these delicious Russian Tea Cakes and enjoy the magic of chocolate-filled delights!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 48  chocolate (from 14-oz bag)
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar green
  • tablespoon sugar red
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup walnut pieces finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixture on medium speed until well mixed. On low speed, beat in flour, salt and walnuts.
  2. For each cookie, shape scant measuring tablespoonfuls dough around chocolate star to make 1-inch ball; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set and bottoms begin to turn golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sugar coating ingredients.
  4. Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets; roll in sugar coating. Cool completely on cooling racks, about 30 minutes.
  5. Roll in sugar coating again.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein3.24%
Fat54.59%
Carbs42.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.79
Glycemic Load
9.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6486956629416%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.63kcal
11.18%
Fat:14.63g
22.5%
Saturated Fat:6.53g
40.83%
Carbohydrates:25.43g
8.48%
Net Carbohydrates:23.63g
8.59%
Sugar:18.65g
20.73%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:61.42mg
2.67%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:18.48mg
6.16%
Protein:1.95g
3.9%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.83%
Copper:0.2mg
9.88%
Magnesium:35.83mg
8.96%
Fiber:1.8g
7.21%
Iron:1.07mg
5.95%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.78%
Phosphorus:54.2mg
5.42%
Selenium:2.66µg
3.81%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.55%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.42%
Vitamin A:169.53IU
3.39%
Folate:12.21µg
3.05%
Potassium:97.03mg
2.77%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.59%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.57%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.23%
Calcium:10.77mg
1.08%