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Russian Teacakes

dessert~35 minPhoebe Butler’s recipe box

butter · confectioners sugar · vanilla · wondra flour · salt · nut

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20 min active · 35 min total · about 4 dozen ¼-inch cookies (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup sifted confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2¼ cups Wondra flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped nuts
  • Additional confectioners sugar (for rolling)

Steps

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (moderately hot).
  2. Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly.
  3. Stir flour and salt together.
  4. Blend ⅓ of the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
  5. With hands, work in the remaining flour and nuts in 2 parts until the dough holds together.
  6. Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes (until set) but not brown.
  8. While still warm, roll in confectioners sugar.
  9. Cool, then roll in confectioners sugar again.