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nut balls

(4 ratings)
Sassy01 avatar
Recipe by
Thea Pappalardo
@Sassy01
Queens Village, NY

These delicate little cookies have been a part of my Christmas cookie trays for years. I usually use a combo of pecans and walnuts in these. A photo will be added before Christmas.

(4 ratings)
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For nut balls

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c
    finely chopped nuts

How To Make nut balls

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Grease cookie sheet.
  • 2
    Cream softened butter and vanilla. Sift flour, sugar and salt together and add to butter mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and mix again.
  • 3
    Shape into 1/2" balls. Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned on bottom. Roll cooled cookies in confectioner's sugar.
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