Pecan Balls
Look familiar? These classic cookies have made appearances at Christmas parties for decades.
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Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Beat butter in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and salt; beat until combined. Beat in vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in pecans.
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Shape slightly rounded teaspoons of dough into balls the size of large grapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven about 12 minutes or until bottoms just begin to brown. Transfer to wire rack; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 72 cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
52 calories,
4 g fat
(2 g saturated fat,
7 mg cholesterol,
36 mg sodium,
4 g carbohydrates,
0 g fiber,
0 g protein.