Russian Tea Cakes

RUSSIAN TEA CAKES


These are a favorite holiday treat. They have many names and a similar cookie is found in several different cultures. These cookies make a popular Christmas gift and/or party dessert.

1 cup soft butter*

6 tablespoons powdered (confectioner's) sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat the oven to 325º.

Mix the butter and sugar together.

Add the vanilla, flour and chopped nuts. Mix well.

Pinch off a walnut size lump of dough. Roll into a round ball and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake about 12 minutes.

As soon as cookies are cool enough to handle, roll the warm cookies in warm confectioner’s sugar.

To store these, put wax paper between the layers.

*Use coconut oil for a vegan option. The coconut flavor is quite good.

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