Mom’s Russian Teacakes

Mom’s Russian Teacakes

Mom's tea cakes she made every Christmas
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup softened butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • additional powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 1 cookie press

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl combine first 5 ingredients on low speed of mixer about 1 minute. Blend well. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined; stir in nuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown. Do not overbake. While warm, roll in additional powdered sugar. Cool; re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.

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