Butter Ball Cookies
Delightfully tender and melt-in-your-mouth, Butter Ball Cookies are a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. Made with rich unsalted butter, finely chopped nuts, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies boast a delicate sweetness and an irresistible crumbly texture. The dough comes together with ease, featuring a hint of vanilla and the perfect balance of buttery flavor and nutty crunch. Rolled in powdered sugar not once but twice, these little confections offer an indulgent snowy coating that makes them as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this classic butter ball cookie recipe is ideal for holiday cookie trays, afternoon tea, or a cozy snack. With their simple ingredients and irresistible charm, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and 0.5 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop a small amount of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a ball between your palms. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
While still warm, gently roll the cookies in the additional powdered sugar until fully coated. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a thicker coating. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
