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Russian Tea Cakes
They do freeze well but just roll in the powdered sugar again when you take them out of the freezer.
There are quite a few names for these delightful shortbread cookies. Also known as: Noel Balls, Snowballs. Mexican Wedding Cakes. Russian Tea Cakes.
Makes: 6 dozen cookies
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool completely on wire rack, about 30 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar again.
Second option: roll in powdered sugar while hot, then in sparkle sugar when cool for a more elegant effect.
There are quite a few names for these delightful shortbread cookies. Also known as: Noel Balls, Snowballs. Mexican Wedding Cakes. Russian Tea Cakes.
Makes: 6 dozen cookies
Ingredients
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* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2 cups butter or margarine, softened
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 4 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
* 1 cup finely chopped nuts
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* Additional powdered sugar
Directions
1. Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, the butter and vanilla. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together.2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool completely on wire rack, about 30 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar again.
Second option: roll in powdered sugar while hot, then in sparkle sugar when cool for a more elegant effect.
