Gifts from Your Kitchen Recipes
Russian Teacakes
3/4 cup solid shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and butter. Stir in vanilla extract. Add the contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar.
Yield: 4 dozen