My Aunt Ruth usually had these delicious bites around many times when we stopped by for a visit. Ruth’s version of Mexican wedding cookies are also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Italian Butter Cookies. They are a very delicate shortbread like cookie. Her original recipe had an hour baking time at 250 degrees. To save time I bake them at a higher temperature for less time.
1 1/2 sticks butter
4 tbsp sifted confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup nuts- pecans or walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven for about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool; finely chop.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add flour, salt and finely chopped nuts. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour or until firm. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes then roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely. Roll in powdered sugar again. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do, and that is baking your favourite cookies. Where there is love and inspiration in any undergoing, I don’t think anything can go wrong. Aunt Ruth, has a very powerful mind that can make anything happen as long as she keeps herself centered….right now am trying out this recipe 🙂