Russian Tea Cakes

Submitted by United Church of God on Tue, 2011-04-12 15:59
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Description

Lovely, delicate cookies, dusted in powdered sugar.

Summary

Yield
dozen
Source

Marjorie Richards, Elkhart, Indiana; Pauline Boise, Jefferson, Oregon

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Ingredients

1Cupbutter
2⁄3Cuppowdered sugar
1Teaspoonvanilla
1⁄2Teaspoonalmond extract
1Cuppecans (or almonds, coarsely chopped)
2 1⁄3Cupall-purpose flour

Instructions

Soften butter. Add powdered sugar and flavorings. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add nuts, then flour. Knead slightly until thoroughly blended. If too soft to handle, chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Form into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 12-15 minutes until cookies are a tan color, but not too dark. Cool and roll in powdered sugar. Makes 5-6 dozen.

Notes



Variation – Add ½ cup of coconut

 

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