[header] How to make russian tea cakes [title] Place the butter in a bowl along with the confectioner's sugar. [title] Mix the two ingredients in a mixing bowl using either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. [step] The finished mixture should look creamy with a light yellow color. 
[title] Add the vanilla and beat the butter mixture for an additional 30 seconds. [title] Place the flour and kosher salt into another clean mixing bowl.