*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Mrs Fields Russian Tea Cakes

Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Butter
   2      c             Flour
     1/2  c             Confectioners' sugar
     1/4  tsp           Salt
   2      tsp           Vanilla extract
                        -----TOPPING-----
     1/2  c             Fruit preserves OR
     1/4  c             Confectioners' sugar
     1/2  c             chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 325°F.  In a large bowl cream butter and sugar using
an electric mixer.  Add vanilla, scraping down bowl as needed. Blend
in flour and salt, mixing until thoroughly combined.  Roll
tablespoonfuls of dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Place dough balls on lightly greased cookie sheets about 1 inch
apart. Press down the center of each ball with a spoon, forming a
depression. Fill each with a teaspoonful of preserves or nuts. Bake
15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer cookies immediately to
a cool, flat surface. When cookies are completely cool, dust them
lightly with confectioners' sugar.

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