A recipe for Tea Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Tea Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 c. Butter, softened1/2 c. Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla extract
2 c. Flour
1 ds. Salt
1 ds. Baking Powder
3/4 c. Pecans, finely chopped
Powdered Sugar for dusting
Directions
In a bowl, beat together the butter and the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla. Blend together flour, salt and just the DASH of baking powder. Add flour mix to butter mix, blend well. Add the chopped nuts, combine well. Roll the dough out into two balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. Flatten dough out and cut into 15-16 equal sized pieces. Shape into marble sized balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375-400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes each sheet until firm but NOT brown.While still warm roll into powdered sugar. Let cool and roll in sugar again. They store well and are very yummy!!! From: Brigitte Sealing, Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120
