Best 3 Old Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls Recipes

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Do you remember the taste of your grandmother's old-fashioned maple walnut butter balls at Christmas? The smooth, creamy texture of the butter, the sweetness of the maple syrup, and the crunch of the walnuts all come together to create a holiday treat that is both nostalgic and delicious. If you're looking for a recipe to make these classic cookies at home, you're in luck. We've gathered the best recipes from our test kitchen and from around the web to help you find the perfect one for your family.

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OLD-FASHIONED WALNUT BALLS RECIPE



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Old-fashioned walnut balls dusted with powdered sugar make an irresistible treat for your Christmas table-or anytime you'd like a nutty treat.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups walnuts , finely chopped)
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer or with an electric hand beater at medium speed until fluffy; the butter should approximately double in size and turn pale yellow.
  • Sift flour and salt together.
  • Add it in two or three batches to the creamed mixture; mix gently to incorporate it between each addition. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pinch a walnut-size chunk of dough off, roll it into a ball, and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
  • Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer walnut balls from cookie sheet to a wire rack using ​a spatula. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Roll cooled cookies in sifted confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 48 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MAPLE WALNUT ROLLS



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For old-fashioned flavor, you can't beat this attractive nut roll. The recipe makes four rolls, so you'll have enough to serve family and friends all through the holiday season. -Elleen Oberreuter, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 rolls (14 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
5 cups ground walnuts
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat sour cream, butter and water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down; divide into four portions. Roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle., In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar and syrup; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle 1 cup over each rectangle. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED MAPLE WALNUT BUTTER BALLS



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These little maple balls are so buttery, they just melt in your mouth! Better make a double recipe of the delicious cookies, cause your going to need lots! If you don't have any maple extract on hand, just use 2 tsp vanilla instead, it just won't have the maple flavouring, but they are still great.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 48 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
powdered sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Cream butter, sugar and maple extract until fluffy.
  • Sift together flour and salt.
  • Add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Immediately remove with spatula.
  • When still warm, but cool enough to handle, roll baked cookies in powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have maple extract, you can substitute vanilla extract.
  • To make the butter balls easier to roll, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
  • If the butter balls are too soft to roll, chill them for a few more minutes.
  • For a fun and festive touch, roll the butter balls in chopped nuts or sprinkles before serving.

Conclusion:

Old-Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. They're perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying at home with your family. With their rich maple flavor and crunchy walnut filling, these butter balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a classic holiday cookie recipe, give Old-Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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