RUSSIAN TEA CAKES

2 STICKS UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED

3/4 C. POWDERED SUGAR, SIFTED

ADDITIONAL POWDERED SUGAR (FOR ROLLING)

1 TSP. VANILLA

2 C. ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

1/4 TSP. SALT

3/4 C. ROASTED SALTED CASHEWS, CHOPPED

SUPERFINE SUGAR

DIRECTIONS:

IN A MIXER, ON HIGH SPEED, CREAM, POWDERED

SUGAR, AND VANILLA UNTIL FLUFFY.

ADD FLOUR AND SALT, MIXING WELL.

MIX IN NUTS.

WRAP IN PLASTIC WRAP.

CHILL 1 HOUR.

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375ºF.

LINE BAKING SHEET WITH PARCHMENT PAPER.

BETWEEN PALMS, ROLL 1-INCH BALLS.

TOSS IN SUPERFINE SUGAR.

PLACE 2 INCHES APART ON PREPARED SHEET.

BAKE 10-12 MINUTES, UNTIL LIGHTLY GOLDEN

AROUND EDGES.

REMOVE FROM PAN.

COOL ON WIRE COOLING RACKS.

WHEN COOL, ROLL IN POWDERED SUGAR.

YIELD: 48 TEA CAKES