russian tea cakes

(1 RATING)
64 Pinches
Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Feb 20, 2011

Far and away, my favorite cookies. EVER. So fun and easy to make. They were a tradition to make with my mother, make them a tradition in your house!

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • - pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans *optional*
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make russian tea cakes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400.
  • Step 2
    Using pastry blender, mix butter, salt, and ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Slowly beat in flour and nuts, if using.
  • Step 4
    Chill dough for 30 minutes, then form into ¾- to 1-inch balls. Arrange close together on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set, but not brown. *NOTE* Cookies can be placed very close together, as they will not grow.
  • Step 5
    Roll hot teacakes in powdered sugar, then let cool. Once cool, roll teacakes again in powdered sugar.

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