pecan balls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

These melt in your mouth. You can also use ground almonds instead of pecans.

(1 rating)
yield 6 dozen
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pecan balls

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2-1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    ground pecans
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make pecan balls

  • 1
    Combine first five ingredients in a bowl. Mix first with spoon, then by hand to work it until it holds together.
  • 2
    Shape into small balls. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet.
  • 3
    Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • 4
    As soon as balls have cooled enough to handle, roll them in remaining powdered sugar.

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