"These spiced balls are a yummy twist on a traditional favorite. Sometimes I add mini chocolate chips to the dough and, after baking, dip the cooled cookies in melted almond bark. —Joanne Valkema, Freeport, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/4 cups finely Diamond of California Chopped Pecans or almonds