Russian tea cakes
Russian tea cakes are a kind of pastry, commonly eaten around Christmas.
Serves: 4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter or Margarine
- 1/2 Cup Sifted powdered sugar
- 1Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt 3/4 Cup Finely chopped pecan
- Additional Powdered sugar
Preparation time
25 minutes
Preparation
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt & pecans gradually add to cream mixture, blending well. Chill until firm.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool on wire racks and roll again in powdered sugar.
