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Easiest-Ever Russian Tea Cakes

Have a ball—a snowball, that is—with these delicious five ingredient Christmas cookies. Our version of this classic cookie takes a shortcut with Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough. Add in pecans and vanilla, then roll in powdered sugar for a sweet treat that’s as special as a snow day at home.
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 54 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 roll 16.5 oz Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour, pecans and vanilla until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 54 (1-inch) balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool 1 minute on cooling rack.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar; place on cooling rack. Roll in powdered sugar again.