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    Rose Tea Cake Cookies

    Published Nov 10, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links

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    rose tea cake cookies

    This year for Diwali I wanted to come up with some desserts that would be festive but also had a fusion twist. So we started brainstorming some dessert ideas and flavor combinations. We knew we had to make some cookies, we just love cookies! So we came up with rose tea cake cookies!

    This rose tea cake cookie recipe came about because its variation on a favorite family holiday cookie, Russian Tea Cakes (also known as Mexican wedding cookies or snowballs or I'm sure there are numerous other names for them). Regardless of what you know them by, I know that everyone always loves them. They're so good! Sweet, buttery, crumbly, a touch of nuttiness. Dusted with powdered sugar (after all they are known as snowballs!)

    rose tea cake diwali cookies

    They're perfect for a Diwali dessert table because they're sweet, floral, nutty plus they're free of eggs!

    What's in the Rose Tea Cake Cookies?

    • Powdered Sugar
    • Softened Butter
    • Almond Extract
    • Rose Syrup
    • Chopped Nuts - I used almonds and pistachios
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Salt

    Usually they are made with ground pecans. Here I replaced the pecans with almonds and pistachios. Plus I added in a touch of rose syrup.

    Repeat: Just a touch of rose syrup! Because rose syrup can be very strong!! Its slightly sweet and slightly floral! But too much and it can be cloyingly sweet and taste like you're biting into a rose bouquet!

    rose tea cake cookies with pistachios

    I just love how these came out! They have a completely different flavor profile of original Russian tea cakes because of the addition of the rose syrup and the almond/pistachio combo. But the texture is the same. The cookies are crumbly and buttery!

    These rose tea cake cookies are also the prettiest light pink, blush color! Plus the flavor of the almond and pistachios comes together so well. And do you see specks of green from the pistachios! Tell me, wouldn't these cookies be the perfect addition of an afternoon tea party? Or with some masala chai?

    Check back all week for more recipes from my Diwali spread!

    • Diwali Fusion Treats
    • Fusion desserts for diwali

    Do not forget to check out the other recipes from this Diwali spread!

    Ghughra Sweet Rolls

    Coconut Almond Butter Cookies

    Oven Toasted Chivda

    rose tea cake cookies

    Rose Tea Cake Cookies

    Blush pink, floral, buttery and sweet cookies studded with almonds and pistachios.
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 149 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 4 teaspoons rose syrup
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup almonds chopped
    • ¼ cup pistachios chopped
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar optional for dusting

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350°F.
    • Cream powdered sugar, butter, rose syrup, almond extract together in a large bowl.
    • Stir in flour and salt until combined. Add in chopped nuts and mix until distributed.
    • Scoop dough out in 1 ½ tablespoon balls onto parchment lined baking sheet, place 2 inches apart.
    • Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from baking sheet, cool on cooling rack for 10-15 minutes.
    • If using, sprinkle with powdered sugar while the cookies are still slightly warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword rose tea cake cookies, russian tea cakes, eggless cookies, eggless desserts
    Love this recipe?Mention @sweetsimplemasala or tag #sweetsimplemasala!

    Adapted from Betty Crocker's Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

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    1. Thaissu

      November 22, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Looks delicious! I had never heard of rose syrup before! Where do I find it?

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        November 22, 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Thanks Thaissu! Rose syrup is not super common but you can find it in Indian grocery stores or online. Amazon sells many popular syrup brands like Monin, Torani or Amoretti. If you are having still having a difficult time finding, simply omit the syrup and make the cookies without it. They're still delicious!

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    2. Faizan

      November 22, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      My friend is gonna love this one.
      P.s: He hates eggs.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        November 22, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks Faizan! Yes its eggless! I know many people are always looking for eggless desserts!

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      November 22, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      These look delicious! I will definitely be adding this to my list of recipes I want to make!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        November 22, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks Sarah! Yes they are great to bake in a batch and giveaway for the Holidays too!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay

      November 22, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      These look so beautiful, thanks for sharing different and interesting recipes! Can't wait to try it out! Hoping I might be able to do a keto version!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        November 23, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        Thanks Lindsay! Yea I think you'd have to replace the sugar and flour and omit the rose syrup to make it Keto friendly! But haven't tested that yet. Let me know if you come up with something, I'm sure it will be delicious!

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