Russian Teacakes

These light and sweet mouthfuls have always been a staple of the Pineo holiday cookie collection.

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1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp vanilla
powdered sugar for finishing

  1. Mix butter, vanilla, and half cup sugar.
  2. Work in flour, salt, and nuts until dough holds together. 
  3. Shape into 1" balls. Place 1" apart on uncreased sheet. (Balls will stay the same size.)
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set but not brown.
  5. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool, and then roll in powdered sugar again.