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Pecan Butter Balls

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"These are melt in your mouth goodies." — Kathy Farmer

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup margarine
2 cups chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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Directions

Sift together into a medium sized bowl the flour, sugar and vanilla. Work in the margarine with a spoon or hands until well blended. Add chopped pecans and mix well.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and put on ungreased pans. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for about 25 minutes or until pale brown. When slightly cool roll or shake in confectioners' sugar. Store in an air tight container.

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So Tasty! My mom loved these cookies. I altered the recipe as suggested and used butter instead of margarine. I also creamed the butter before adding the dry ingredients and 1 3/4 cups of pecans. These were delicious!

—J.B.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 22, 2007

I did not care for this recipe. It is easier in recipes where you cream the butter and sugar and then add the flour. The dough didn't turn out right both times I made it. I have tried other recipes where you cream the butter and sugar and will stick with those...they are easier to make and taste better!

—osyoufan

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Dec 17, 2011

My step-mother makes these, and they are fantastic. She does two things differently than this recipe, which I follow as well. We use 1 cup butter instead of margarine...I can't stand margarine. Also, we use 2 tsp vanilla, instead of the 1/2 tsp called for in this recipe.

—Tami

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Nov 23, 2009

I am making these cookies for the first time. I am working on my second batch. the first batch was a little tough to make into balls so I cut down the amount of pecans from 2 cups to 1 3/4 cups. Much easier to form into balls. Thanks for the recipe. They taste great!!!!

—chefsteph6

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Dec 21, 2009

These could be the best cookies you ever ate - but they MUST be made with butter!!! I've been making this recipe for over 30 years, always with butter - they are a family favorite at Christmas. They literally melt on your tongue. Yummy!!

—Michelle Lobdell

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Mar 02, 2008

I thought these were good and very easy to make. I had no problems forming the dough at all. I'll probably make again.

—FRMARTINJR

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Dec 22, 2008

If you don't dredge them in the powdered sugar they are just as good and better for you! They have such a little amount of sugar in them to begin with, even my diabetic husband can enjoy a couple on occasion.

—Cathy Kopp

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Dec 22, 2006

A wonderful christmas cookie, no other can compare even slightly.

—Janeille

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Nutrition

Calories
182 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
13 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
14.1 g
22%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
88 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Pecan Butter Balls

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 182
Calories from Fat: 127

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.1g 22 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 88mg 4 %
Potassium 52mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 2g 4 %
Sugars 4.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 12 %

* 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.