Easy to Make Russian Tea Cookies

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   If the jam looks a bit runny, put it in the microwave to evaporate some of the excess moisture off.

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   It should come out thick enough to spread easily.

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   Preheat the oven to 170C.

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   Sift the cake flour.

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   Grind the tea leaves up in a mill or mortar and pestle.

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   Add the milk and vegetable oil to a bowl and mix well.

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   Add the pre-sifted flour to the bowl and mix well again.

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   Then add the tea.

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   Mix everything together with a rubber spatula until the mixture comes together.

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    Add the mixture to a piping bag.

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    Pipe the mixture out onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.

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    Bake for 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 180C.

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    Once baked, cool on a wire rack.

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    After they've cooled a little, sandwich the cookie halves together with the jam.

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    You can use whatever jam you like!

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    Orange jam or milk jams also go well these cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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