"Russian Teacakes"

By RoketJSquerl

What do you call these cookies? I have heard them called Russian teacakes, Mexican wedding cakes, and snowball cookies. Whatever the name, they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They are also easy to make and don’t require any special ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar

Details

Adapted from dulcedough.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3. Stir in flour, nuts, and salt.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are set but not brown.
6. Remove from cookie sheet and immediately roll in powdered sugar.
7. Allow cookies to cool completely then roll in powdered sugar a second time.

Details
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 9 mins
Total time: 19 mins
Yield: approximately 4 dozen