Russian Tea Cookies

Russian Tea Cookies (cakes)

1 Cup butter
1/2 Cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1 Teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 Cups flour
1/4 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Cups finely chopped nuts

Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour. Stir flour and salt together, blend in butter mixture. Mix in nuts. Roll dough into 1" balls. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set, but not brown. While still warm roll them in the confectioners sugar. After they cool, roll in the confectioners sugar a second time.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Russian Tea Cookies

Raisin Nut Cookies

Raisin Nut Cookies

1/2 Cup softened margarine
1 Cup light brown sugar
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
1/2 Teaspoon water
1 1/2 Cups flour
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of soda
1 Cup raisins
1 Cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, or your choice of nut)

Cream butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla and water, and mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Add raisins and nuts, mix well. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

Raisin Nut Cookies