Russian Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. salted butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
fruit preserves or nuts

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar using electric mixer. Add vanilla, scraping down bowl as needed.
Add flour and salt, mixing until thoroughly combined.
Roll tablespoons of dough into small balls about 1-inch in diameter.
Place dough balls on lightly greased cookie sheet 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 in 325\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer cookies immediately to a cool, flat surface.
When cookies are completely cool, dust with confectioners sugar.
Yields 2 dozen.