Old Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Old Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls, a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime snacking. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with a satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts, delivering a flavor that feels both timeless and irresistible. Crafted with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract, these cookies are rolled in a delicate coating of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these bite-sized treasures are as easy to make as they are to savor. Perfect for cookie swaps or gifting, these maple walnut wonders are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Allow the butter balls to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the butter balls are fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar to coat generously.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.7 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 619 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.7 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*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.
