Russian Teacakes

Name: Russian Teacakes
Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour (not self-rising flour); 3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (walnuts preferred); 1/2 c. confectioners sugar (plus more for coating after baking); 1/4 tsp. salt

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour (not self-rising flour)
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (walnuts preferred)
1/2 c. confectioners sugar (plus more for coating after baking)
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°.
2

Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together.
3

Shape into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly with fingers.
4

Place on ungreased baking sheet that has been lined with parchment.
5

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set, but not brown.
6

While warm, dust generously with confectioners sugar.
7

Cool, then dust with sugar again.
8

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.