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Russian Tea Cakes
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 11 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 30
This recipe is from my ex-mother-in-law, a very sweet woman (deceased) Her son unfortu-nately took after his dad. Haha These are very good buttery little balls - she used to make them every Christmas for the family. Read more . Unfortu-nately she died to get away from them (the family, not the cookies!). Enjoy.
Ingredients:
1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 finely chopped nuts (she used walnuts)
Directions:
1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract till mixed well
2. Stir in sifted flour and salt
3. Add nuts
4. Incorporate thoroughly
5. Chill dough 2 hours in fridge
6. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
7. Place on nongreased baking sheet
8. Bake at 400* 10-12 minutes till set but not browned
9. The dough can be made days ahead if you want.
By RecipeOfHealth.com