russian tea cakes
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400.
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Step 2Using pastry blender, mix butter, salt, and ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
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Step 3Slowly beat in flour and nuts, if using.
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Step 4Chill 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.
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Step 5Roll hot teacakes in powdered sugar, then let cool. Once cool, roll teacakes again in powdered sugar.
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