Russian Tea Cakes
Russian Tea Cakes
1c Pecans or pecan pieces
1c Unsalted butter, softened
¼ t Salt
½ c Powdered sugar
2t Vanilla
2c Flour
1/3 c Powdered sugar
#1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees
#2 Toast pecans for 5 to 8 minutes
#3 Chop nuts very fine using a food processor or nut grinder.
#4 Beat butter, salt, ½ c powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
#5 Sift flour over butter mixture and beat until just combined.
#6 Roll dough into I-inch balls and bake on light colored parchment lined sheet pans for 12 to 15 minutes.
#7 Remove form oven and cool on cooling racks.
#8 Roll cookies in remaining 1/3 c powdered sugar
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