Russian Tea Cakes

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Easy and the BEST version of these cookies.

Also called Mexican Wedding Cakes.

From Betty Crocker Cookbook

  • 4

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

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.