Butterballs
Delightfully tender and irresistibly sweet, Butterballs are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth cookies, perfect for any occasion. These classic treats are made with a rich, buttery dough infused with vanilla and packed with finely chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a satisfying crunch. Rolled in powdered sugar not once but twice, they boast a snowy, sweet coating that beautifully complements their delicate texture. Requiring just 20 minutes of prep and a short bake time, Butterballs are a simple yet elegant addition to holiday cookie platters, tea-time spreads, or as a quick, comforting dessert. Whether you're baking for a crowd or savoring them solo, these nutty, buttery confections will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 90 grams Powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
- 100 grams Powdered sugar (for rolling, additional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
Fold in the finely chopped nuts until well distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into small, smooth balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. Avoid overbaking, as these cookies are meant to stay light in color.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes. The cookies will be fragile while warm, so handle them carefully.
Once the cookies are slightly cool but still warm, roll them gently in a bowl of powdered sugar until fully coated. Set them on a wire rack to cool completely.
When the cookies have cooled, give them a second roll in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy coating.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
