Russian Teacakes (or "Snowballs")
1 cup butter -do NOT substitute
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts, pecans, or peanuts)
additional
powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together (except the additional powdered
sugar) in the bowl using an electric mixer, just until
thoroughly blended. Don't over-mix. Form into small balls
and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400º for about 10 minutes. Do not brown. They should
be firm, but still white. Roll in powdered sugar when warm
and re-roll again when cold. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
They store well for quite awhile, if in a tightly sealed
container, and they also ship well. My oven bakes a little
hot, so I only turn it to about 375º.
Judy (in Alaska)
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
