Nut Butter Balls
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookie packed with rich butter and finely chopped nuts. These delicate treats are baked to a light golden brown and rolled in sweet sugar for a perfect finish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 4 to 5 dozen |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Cookie sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter | softened |
| 1/4 to 1/2 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt | |
| 1 teaspoon (or 2 teaspoons) | Almond Extract (or Vanilla Extract) | |
| 2 cups | Flour | sifted |
| 1 to 2 cups | Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, or Hazelnuts | chopped |
For Coating
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Sugar | for rolling (granulated or powdered) |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Chill the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, mix well the 1 cup softened butter, 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon almond extract (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract).
- Gradually blend in the 2 cups sifted flour and 1 to 2 cups chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts until a cohesive dough forms.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill until it is firm enough to be easily handled.
Step 2: Shape, Bake, and Roll
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls or small rolls and arrange them on an ungreased cookie tin.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until they are set and light brown on the bottom.
- While still warm, roll the baked cookies in additional sugar to coat them thoroughly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cookie dough can be prepared, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months before shaping and baking.
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