Russian Teacakes
A delicious shortbread based pecan cookie known by so many names. Regardless of what you call them, they won't last long on your holiday cookie tray!
Servings: 4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- additional powdered sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and mix until well combined. Add flour, pecans, and salt. Mix well, until a ball is formed. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, but overnight is great.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough into 1 inch balls (about 1/2 tablespoon each). Bake for 15 minutes, until just browned on the bottom of the cookies.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Once baked, roll still hot cookies in powdered sugar. Cookies can be rolled a second time if desired.