Russian Tea Cakes

1 cup softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

In a large bowl combine ingredients on low speed of mixer about 1 minute. Blend well. Gradually add flour at low speed until just combined; stir in nuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown. Do not overbake. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool; re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.

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Reviews of Russian Tea Cakes:

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Pam in Nanaimo, B.C. Canada Apr 29, 2010
Would make this again.
I made 200 cookies for my son's Culture Fair....country was Russia. Quick easy. I made 2 double batches. Both kids & parents raved! five stars

A cookie baker in Alabama Feb 20, 2010
Would make this again.
These are very good, we are going to make them the second time five stars

A cookie baker Feb 5, 2010
Would make this again.
I absolutely love these i made them for the kids in the cancer unit where I work and they loved them!!! thanks five stars

Nida in New Jersey Dec 25, 2009
Would make this again.
I have made this cookie as Christmas present to a family friend and they like it very much. I will make it again definitely! five stars

Lex in New Jersey Dec 23, 2009
Would make this again.
My family has always made these at Christmastime. The only reason I had to search for the recipe is because the family cookbook is so ancient. One of the only recipes that have gone missing are of course, the Russian Tea Cakes. Love these! five stars

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