I grew up making Russian Tea Balls every Christmas with my mom (also referred to as Mexican Wedding Cakes by Betty Crocker). They are buttery, sugary goodness, with walnuts.
As the holiday season approaches, I brought out the trusty recipe for a pot-luck lunch at work this week…which got me thinking. Every year we traditionally make the same type of cookies at Christmas; chocolate chip, russian tea balls and brownie-walnut. We’ve been baking the first two for as long as I can remember and the last started while I was finishing up elementary school. How long does it take for something to become a tradition? Once, twice, more? Perhaps this year I’ll look for a new recipe to add to the Christmas cookie tradition…
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By: Katie on November 21, 2007
at 2:58 pm
Hi Courtney!!
This is Marianna. I work with your dad. I was happy to hear that you also like to bake. I love cooking and baking. I will send you the recipe to the Greek cookies that I gave your dad for the holidays. He told me that they look like Russian Tea Balls. They are called “Kourambiedes” (Greek Almond Powdered Sugar Cookies with Ouzo!!). They are traditionally made during this time.
Looking forward to talking recipes and more with you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!!
marianna
By: Marianna on December 21, 2007
at 10:09 am