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Butter Nut Balls

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"Butter nut cookies rolled in balls and then rolled in powder sugar." — Debbie Kinas

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Original recipe makes 4 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream the butter, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla, then the flour, and finally the walnuts.
Roll dough into walnut sized balls, place them 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be slightly brown. Cool and roll cookies in confectioners sugar.

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I found this recipe to be rather dry when made as is. The dough was too crumbly and dry to make balls with. When I added another 1/2 stick of butter, I achieved the buttery consistency that is typical of butter ball dough though.

—CHEFBETHPHX

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Dec 21, 2003

I had been searching for an easy, delicious Christmas cookie to make when I came across these. It fit all the criteria. A filling cookie that tastes great with a tall glass of ice cold milk.

—JOANN1

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Dec 27, 2011

I have been searching for a recipe similar or the same as my mother in laws. Tried these, they ghad little flavor!

—debbiemig

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Mar 02, 2009

Yummy easy and look great!

—Oureatinghabits

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Nutrition

Calories
191 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
20.5 g
7%

Cholesterol
37 mg
12%

Fat
11.4 g
17%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.5 g
5%

Sodium
56 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Butter Nut Balls

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 191
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g 17 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 27 %
Cholesterol 37mg 12 %
Sodium 56mg 2 %
Potassium 41mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.5g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 2.5g 5 %
Sugars 9.3g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.