Sorry it's been quiet around here lately -- ironically, it's because there's too much happening! Tomorrow is a big day here, with The Kitchen Daughter coming out in paperback and my e-short story Croquembouche also launching. And having just moved Chez Simmer to a new home, I can now turn my attention back to all matters delicious.
First things first. I made some cookies.
Russian Teacakes are one of the must-do McHenry Christmas cookies every year. They're a wonderful nutty shortbread, rolled in powdered sugar while they're still warm to form a sweet, sweet coating. If you've seen Mexican Wedding Cakes, they're very similar, but because the Betty Crocker Cooky Book calls them Russian Teacakes, that's what we call them around here.
And they're delicious. Messy to eat, but delicious.
(If somewhat imperfectly captured by my iPhone camera. Hey, everything's in boxes. It's a small miracle I could even find the baking sheets!)
hallo!I'm an italian reader of your book..searching your blog i've arrived heare, seeing these beautiful sweeties..i'm very interested in cookis...where can i find how to do these?
Posted by: Manny | January 05, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Wow, I love sweets. No wonder, you gain more and more readers everyday. Your posts are mouth watering.
Posted by: garageequipment | February 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM