Russian Tea Cakes
By
Marjorie Richards, Elkhart, Indiana; Pauline Boise, Jefferson, Oregon
Lovely, delicate cookies, dusted in powdered sugar.
Preparation time
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 30 minutes
Yield
72 Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butter 2⁄3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup pecans (or almonds, coarsely chopped) 2 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flourInstructions
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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