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russian tea cakes

Recipe by
Elizabeth Wallen
Ozark, AR

This recipe was handed down to my Grandma from a dear friend of hers.They are very simple and delicious for a anytime dessert or for the holidays.

yield 8 -12
prep time 50 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For russian tea cakes

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 21/4 c
    gold medal all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped nuts (walnuts) or any nut you like
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • powder sugar for rolling

How To Make russian tea cakes

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • 2
    Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together.
  • 3
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
  • 5
    Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar again.
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