Russian Teacakes

I grew up with these being served at teatime. This is the simple way my grandmother made them

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. Shape into 1 inch balls.
2. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set but not brown.
3. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar again.