Pine Nut Butterballs
Indulge in the delightful melt-in-your-mouth magic of Pine Nut Butterballs, a buttery and nutty twist on the classic snowball cookie recipe. These tender, bite-sized treats are made with rich unsalted butter, sweet powdered sugar, and a subtle hint of warm vanilla, perfectly complemented by the earthy crunch of toasted pine nuts. Rolled twice in powdered sugar for a festive, snowy finish, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a yield of 24 scrumptious servings, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings, gifting, or a simple sweet treat. Perfect for cookie enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike, Pine Nut Butterballs are a must-try for anyone seeking a unique yet effortless homemade cookie recipe that'll keep them coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 85 grams pine nuts
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated.
Fold in the pine nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using your hands, roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still slightly warm, roll them gently in powdered sugar to coat. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a second coat for a snowy, festive finish.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 34 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.
