Russian Cherry Teacakes

1. 1

   Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly.

2. 2

   Sift together the flour and salt, add to the butter, and mix.

3. 3

   Fold in the nuts and cherries and chill the dough for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (they do not spread as they bake).

6. 6

   Bake until set but do not brown, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   While still warm but set, roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar and cool.

8. 8

   Roll in confectioners' sugar again and bake again for 10 to 12 minutes.

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