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

Godbless Sarah
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These are so good! I love the simplicity of the recipe and the fact that they are made with healthy ingredients.


Immeld Kenneth Essien
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I'm not usually a fan of nut butter, but these balls are delicious! They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Ashley Varise
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These nut butter balls are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They are also really addictive!


Rifat prodhan
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I love that these nut butter balls are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids as a snack.


Tyi-Rai Francis
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These nut butter balls are a great make-ahead snack. They are perfect for busy families on the go.


Scott J Douglas
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these nut butter balls were to make. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my kids.


Digitalman & Baagii
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These are the best nut butter balls I've ever had! They are so rich and flavorful. I can't get enough of them.


Brayn Stifler
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I love these nut butter balls! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I always have a batch in my freezer for a quick and healthy snack.


Onik Md
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These nut butter balls are a lifesaver! They are the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth without derailing my diet. They are also a great source of protein and fiber.


MD_ÆSÎF _ÎSLÆM
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The nut butter balls were a hit with my family and friends. They are so easy to make and the ingredients are simple and affordable.


Niurka Estrella
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These nut butter balls are a delightful treat! They are so easy to make and taste incredibly delicious. I love the combination of peanut butter, honey, and oats. They are the perfect snack or dessert.