Russian Tea Cakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla.
04 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 - 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds).
07 - Extra powdered sugar for rolling.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
02 - Beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until combined.
03 - Stir in chopped nuts. Chill dough if too soft.
04 - Form 1 tablespoon balls and place on cookie sheets.
05 - Bake 7-8 minutes until bottoms are slightly brown.
06 - While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
07 - Place on rack to cool completely.
08 - Once cooled, roll again in powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made 4 days ahead.
02 - Can substitute nuts with chocolate chips or toffee.
03 - Freezes well.

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