Russian Tea Cakes

By Bonnie T

Easy and the BEST version of these cookies.

Also called Mexican Wedding Cakes.

From Betty Crocker Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1 C butter, softened
• 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/4 C flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 C finely chopped nuts

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1-inch ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set, but not brown. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.