RUSSIAN TEA CAKES

            Thanks to my friend Paula for sharing
            her mother's favorite recipe.

            1 Cup Butter or Margarine
            1/2 Cup Sifted powdered sugar
            1Tsp Vanilla Extract
            2 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
            1/2 Tsp Salt 3/4 Cup Finely chopped pecan
            Additional Powdered sugar

            Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt & pecans gradually add to cream mixture, blending well. Chill until firm.

            Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake @ 400 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Roll in additional powdered sugar while warm. Cool on wire racks and roll again in powdered sugar.

            Yields about 4 dozen

            "Presented by The Christmas Cottage"