Russian tea cakes

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plates Serves 4 dozen





Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter or Margarine
  • 1/2 Cup Sifted powdered sugar
  • 1Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt 3/4 Cup Finely chopped pecan
  • Additional Powdered sugar

Timing

Preparation time
25 minutes

Waiting time
45 minutes

Total time
70 minutes

Preparation

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt & pecans gradually add to cream mixture, blending well. Chill until firm.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool on wire racks and roll again in powdered sugar.