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Russian Tea Cakes

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These little snow balls are a family favorite on the Christmas cookie plate.

Yield: Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: RussianMain Ingredient: Flour

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Servings          
Original recipe makes Servings
1 cupButter; room temperature
1/2 cupConfectioner's Sugar
2 1/4 cupsFlour; sifted
1 teaspoonOrange flavoring
3/4 cupPecans; finely chopped
Confectioner's Sugar; for rolling

Russian Tea Cakes Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cream the butter adding sugar gradually until light fluffy. Stir in flour, orange flavoring and pecans.

Roll between hands into 1" balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 12-14 minutes.

Remove from oven and while still warm, roll in confectioner's sugar.

Notes

For chocolate snowballs, you can add 1/3 cup cocoa powder.

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Calories Per Serving: 3642
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  1. Russian
  2. confectioners sugar
  3. pretty

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