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

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