Sugar-Free Russian Tea Cakes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 40
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 78.3
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
  • Sodium: 48.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

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Introduction

Just in time for Christmas...a bit healthier version of an old favorite. Just in time for Christmas...a bit healthier version of an old favorite.
Number of Servings: 40

Ingredients

    1 cup butter
    1/2 cup xylitol (powdered)
    1 tsp vanilla
    2 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
    1/4 tsp sea salt
    3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

Before beginning, make the xylitol into "powdered sugar" by processing it in the blender for 30-60 seconds. If it doesn't seem to get powdered, add 1 tsp corn starch and blend again - let it rest before trying to remove it from the blender.

Combine butter, vanilla, and 1/2 cup "powdered" xylitol in a large mixing bowl. Add flour and salt. Mix thoroughly. Mix in nuts.

Form dough into 1" balls and bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool slightly and then dust with more powdered xylitol. Store in an airtight container.

Serving Size: Makes 40 1" cookies

Number of Servings: 40

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMMACONN12.

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