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Pecan balls

Recipe Information

Description:
Pecan balls is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 20 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 20
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pecans
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American; Mexican
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Extra powdered sugar to roll cookies

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 300°F.

  • Using a mixer, mix the butter, powdered sugar, pecans, flour, salt, and vanilla extract together.

  • Roll to form small cookie balls by hand.

  • Place the balls onto a non-stick cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

  • While the cookies are warm, roll them in the additional powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 98 cal

  • Total fat: 8g

  • Saturated fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 14mg

  • Sodium: 78mg

  • Carbohydrate: 16g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 1g