Russian Tea Cakes
(from Lisalouisville’s recipe box)
Also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes.
Source: Jessica Angsten (from RecipeThing user JenniferGM)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
- Extra bowl of confectioners’ sugar to roll cookies
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400° F. Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla.
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Sift together flour, salt, and add nuts. Work into mixture.
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Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until set but not brown.
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While still warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool and roll in powdered sugar once more.