RUSSIAN TEA CAKES OR COCOONS 
1 1/4 sticks butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. ice water
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Mix butter and sugar together until creamy. Add other ingredients; mix well and shape into 1 inch cocoon shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes until lightly golden. Yields 3 dozen. While hot, roll in powdered sugar. Store in tins for up to 1 week.

 

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