Tea Cake Cookies from Russia Recipe

Cream the margarine, sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy.

Mix in the flour and pecans.

Chill for 2 hours.

Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake in a 375°F oven until very lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack.

Roll in confectioners' sugar before serving.

Store in an airtight container. Makes 36 Cookies.

Per (one cookie) Serving: 84 Cal; 6 g Total Fat; 6 g Carb;

mg Cholesterol; 50 mg Sodium; 19 mg Potassium. Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch; 1 Fat.