Russian Teacakes

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened

• 1/2 c confectioners sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 1/4 c all purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 3/4 c nuts, ground (pecans)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F

2. Mix butter, sugar and vanilla

3. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together

4. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet

5. Bake 10-12 minutes until set but not brown

6. While warm roll in confectioners sugar.

7. Cool, and roll in sugar again

Makes 4 dozen