Russian Tea Cakes

1 cup Earth Balance (2 sticks)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1/4 teaspoon of salt

powdered sugar




1: Heat oven to 400ºF
2: Cream butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla.  Stir in flour, salt and optional nuts until dough holds together

3: Shape into 1-inch balls and space 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet
4: Bake 9-11 minutes until lightly brown on bottom, then cool on a wire rack for one minute
5: Roll in powdered sugar, cool for a couple minutes, then roll them with a second coat
Enjoy :)

.::Options::.
-Toast flaked coconut on a flat baking sheet for about 3 minutes, then add it to cookie dough
-Add 3/4 cup minced nut of your choice.  Pecans and/or almonds are my recommendation

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