Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.

Stir in the chopped walnuts.

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set but not browned.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar until coated.

Place the powdered sugar-coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar for a second coating.

Serve and enjoy!