Also sometimes called 'Mexican wedding cookie', 'Russian tea cakes', or 'butterballs', can also be made into crescents. You can also substitute pecans and they are very good as well. This is the best version of these I have ever seen, it was given me by a friend who grew up in central Europe.
Provided by Chris Hetherington
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well.
- Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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