Sugared Pecan Balls
Makes 36 cookies|
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool. In a food processor, process the pecans until finely ground.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ground pecans, flour, and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and ⅓ cup of the sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
- Shape the dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until just beginning to brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the remaining ⅓ cup of sugar on a plate. A few at a time, roll the cookies in the sugar to coat.
Nutritional Information
- Per ServingServing Size: 1 cookie
- Calories 120
- Fat 9g
- Sat Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 13mg
- Sodium 54mg
- Protein 1g
- Carbohydrate 8g
- Sugar 2g
- Fiber 1g
- Iron 0mg
- Calcium 7mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
These cookies can be kept at room temperature, between sheets of wax paper or parchment in an airtight container, for about
3 days.
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