Russian Teacakes Cookie Mix in a Jar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Combine the confectioners' sugar and flour and place into a 1-quart
canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top.
Include the following instructions with the jar:
Russian Teacakes
3/4 cup solid shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar
Preheat 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.
Makes 4 dozen. |