Best 5 Butter Nut Balls Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where we embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for the tantalizing "butter nut balls." These delightful treats, often associated with the holiday season, are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy any sweet tooth. In this article, we will take you on a quest to find the ultimate recipe for butter nut balls, exploring various ingredient combinations, cooking methods, and serving suggestions. Whether you prefer classic recipes passed down through generations or are eager to experiment with innovative flavor profiles, we have you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the delectable world of butter nut balls.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MOCHA NUT BUTTER BALLS



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I found it! Thought you might love it as much as we do. It is buttery and rich with chocolate, coffee and nuts.

Provided by JEANIE BEAN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the flour, cocoa, coffee crystals and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in the dry ingredients just until blended. Stir in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets and roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 51.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

GREAT GRANDMA'S NUT BUTTER BALLS



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My great grandma's recipe (duh). The combination of confectioners' sugar and cake flour makes them really melt in your mouth. Don't try to double unless you've got a really big mixer!

Provided by Kit

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cake flour, then fold in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 15 to 19 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool cookies completely before rolling in additional confectioners' sugar. If you are storing the cookies in a tin, add remaining sugar to the tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

NUT BUTTER BALLS



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Rich and buttery. If you don't have almond extract, you can use 2 teaspoons of vanilla in its place. Any type of nuts can be used in place of the walnuts.

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix butter or margarine with sugar until creamy. Add salt, almond or vanilla extract, flour, and nuts. Mix WELL.
  • Chill dough until firm enough to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Using fingers, shape dough into 1 inch balls or crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. While cookies are still warm, roll in powdered sugar. These keep well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 103.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BUTTER NUT BALLS



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Butter nut cookies rolled in balls and then rolled in powder sugar.

Provided by Debbie Kinas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
½ cup white sugar
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla, then the flour, and finally the walnuts.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls, place them 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be slightly brown. Cool and roll cookies in confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

NUT BUTTER BALLS



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I think the concept for these was developed for camping and hiking, but I make these for my kids as a healthier alternative to sweet snacks. There are tons of possibilities for variation on almost all of the ingredient which I like a lot.

Provided by LeeDelaino

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup peanut butter or 2/3 cup other nut butter
1/3 cup blackstrap molasses, plus
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1/3 cup honey
2 cups oats
3 tablespoons skim milk powder or 3 tablespoons toasted coconut
toasted sesame seeds
other dried fruit (optional) or chopped nuts, etc (optional)

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix the first three ingredients.
  • Add the oats and coconut plus anything additional and stir to coat.
  • Form into a 1 inch round cylinder using wax paper.
  • Chill for about 30 minutes or longer and cut and roll into golf ball sized or smaller pieces.
  • Roll each ball in a dish of sesame seeds (whole or ground) to coat.

Tips:

  • Use a powerful blender or food processor: This will help to create a smooth and creamy butter nut mixture.
  • Don't over-process the mixture: Over-processing can make the butter nut balls tough.
  • Add a little honey or maple syrup to taste: This will help to sweeten the butter nut balls and make them more palatable.
  • Roll the butter nut balls in chopped nuts, seeds, or coconut: This will add a nice crunch and flavor to the butter nut balls.
  • Store the butter nut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Butter nut balls are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet or savory, crunchy or smooth, there is a butter nut ball recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, reach for a butter nut ball instead of a processed food.

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