MOCHA-PECAN BUTTER BALLS

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When I was a little girl, one of my mother's co-workers would bring tins of assorted Christmas cookies for my sister and me. These were the ones I reached for first.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup instant chocolate drink mix
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour, drink mix, coffee granules and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until firm. Cool on pan for 1-2 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DG Digital
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These butter balls are a waste of time and money.


Dell Humphries
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my butter balls turned out dry.


KASHIF EJAZ
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These butter balls are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Yasir Castillo
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I love the way these butter balls melt in my mouth.


AY AAN
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These butter balls are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Nabeen Sunar
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I still really enjoyed these butter balls.


billy newcomb
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These butter balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Xiclatly Sanchez
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I made these butter balls for a holiday party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Sohaib Ahmad
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These butter balls are so rich and decadent. I can't stop eating them!


Haseeb rana
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I love the combination of chocolate and pecans in these butter balls.


Lion Mr Gill
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These mocha pecan butter balls are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.