Russian Tea Balls

Name: Russian Tea Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 6 1/2 dozen
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c butter, softened; 4 c all purpose flour; 4 c walnuts, chopped; 1 c sugar; 4 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp salt

By Terry Brooks
@Terrykb11

My mom has been making these for Christmas ever since I can remember! It's just not Christmas until I make them.

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Serves:

Makes 6 1/2 dozen

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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2 c

butter, softened
4 c

all purpose flour
4 c

walnuts, chopped
1 c

sugar
4 tsp

vanilla extract
1 tsp

salt

How to Make Russian Tea Balls

Step-by-Step

Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla til fluffy and light.
Mix together flour and salt, and add to creamed mixture. Stir in the nuts.
Shape into 1" balls and place 1 1/2" apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 20 min at 325 degrees.
Cool on cookie rack and then roll in powdered sugar.

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