Russian Tea Cakes
Linda
These buttery cookie balls go by many names (Mexican Wedding Cakes). They always contain finely chopped nuts and are twice rolled in powdered sugar.
ingredients
- 1 C. butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 C. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 C. all purpose flour
- 3/4 C finely chopped nuts (pecans)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar
directions
- 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually stir in 1/2 cup powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
- 3
Combine flour, pecans and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. Chill until firm.
- 4
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place two inches apart on an greased cookie sheets.
- 5
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
- 6
Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; cool on wire rack.
- 7
Roll in powdered sugar again.
Source: Linda
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