Saturday, June 21, 2008

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Also known as Russian Tea Cakes. Being from Los Angeles we grew up calling them Mexican Wedding Cookies.

Mix together thoroughly-
1 cup softened butter (2 cubes)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla



Sift together-
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup ground nuts (pecan or walnuts-ground or finely chopped depending on your preference

Chill dough (although not neccesary) Roll into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 375 until set but not browned, approximately 12 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar

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