Russian Teacakes Cookie Mix in a Jar

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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.