Russian Tea Balls

1. 1

   Position rack in center of the oven and preheat to 375F (190C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners sugar; beat with an electric mixture until fluffy, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   With a spoon, stir in the vanilla, flour, salt and walnuts to form a stiff dough.

4. 4

   Using about 2 teaspoons of dough for each cookie, shape half the dough by rolling between hands.

5. 5

   Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake about 12 minutes, until just pale golden on the bottom.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, sift 1/2 cup of the remaining confectioner's sugar into a 13 by 9 inch pan.

7. 7

   As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, use a spatula to transfer them to the sugar, tossing them around to coat; let the cookies cool completely in the sugar and then sift 1/4 cup more sugar over them to coat.

8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining cookie dough, using a cool baking sugar, divided as before, to coat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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