EasyRussian Tea Cakes
Buttery walnut shortbread cookies rolled in powdered sugar — also known as snowball cookies or Mexican wedding cookies.
- Spicy Hot Red Wine Swedish glögg can usually be bought at IKEA furniture super-stores all over the world (except, of course, in

Crush the cardamom and cinnamon, put all spices in a covered glass jar, add the vodka. Let stand for 24 hours.
Sieve the vodka, discard the spices.
Put the almonds in boiling water for 10 seconds, rinse them with cold water and peel them.
Mix the red wine and the spicy vodka in a pan, add vanilla, sugar, almonds and raisins.
Heat covered for a few minutes, but do not under any circumstances let the mixture boil.
Serve sizzling hot but only when it's freezing cold outside!
EasyButtery walnut shortbread cookies rolled in powdered sugar — also known as snowball cookies or Mexican wedding cookies.
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AdvancedCrush the cardamom and cinnamon, put all spices in a covered glass jar, add the vodka. Let stand for 24 hours.
Sieve the vodka, discard the spices.
Put the almonds in boiling water for 10 seconds, rinse them with cold water and peel them.
Mix the red wine and the spicy vodka in a pan, add vanilla, sugar, almonds and raisins.
Heat covered for a few minutes, but do not under any circumstances let the mixture boil.
Serve sizzling hot but only when it's freezing cold outside!