The traditional foods that accompany Rosh Hashanah have significant meanings – mostly signifying hope for a good year ahead. Looking to switch things up this year? Try one of these recipes, curated from our staff and community members. 

Russian Tea Cookie by Amy Pollokoff, Member, National Women’s Philanthropy

Ingredients 

1 cup of softened butter (unsalted)
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract 
2 1/4 cups flour 
1/4 tsp. of salt (mixed with the flour)
3/4 cups blanched almonds (finely ground) 
Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

Cream butter and sugar well.
Sift flour and salt together and add to mix.
Blend in vanilla and almond etxracts.
Add blanched almonds.
Chill dough for one hour.
Form dough into 1-inch round balls.
Place about 2/12 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 275 (degrees Fahrenheit) for 14-17 minutes — watch carefully.
While cookies are still warm, roll in extra powdered sugar.
Cool and roll in sugar again.
Enjoy!