Nut Butter Balls Recipe
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Nut Butter Balls

By: Marcia 
"Rich and buttery. If you don't have almond extract, you can use 2 teaspoons of vanilla in its place. Any type of nuts can be used in place of the walnuts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Mix butter or margarine with sugar until creamy. Add salt, almond or vanilla extract, flour, and nuts. Mix WELL.
  2. Chill dough until firm enough to handle.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. Using fingers, shape dough into 1 inch balls or crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. While cookies are still warm, roll in powdered sugar. These keep well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 12.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by PRENSES   view full review
delicious! we have made them for the last couple holiday seasons. they are a favorite of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by California Cookin'   view full review
Yes! These are absolutely NUT BUTTER BALLS! I followed the directions exactly. Made 9 dozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by Renee   view full review
I made these once with almonds and almond extract, and once with hazelnuts (filberts) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by TRICIA PERROTTI   view full review
Really easy to make, very nutty...nice holiday cookie when you don't have time to spare!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by SAPROPER   view full review
Extremely easy and tasty...a few adjustments...I used only 1 cup of nuts w/ an extra 1/2 c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by GINAH1   view full review
These are great with chopped pecans instead of walnuts.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by V. L. Hartman   view full review
I made these with pecans run through my food processor, and they came out DELICIOUSLY. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by JAMMER1068   view full review
I added a little extra Almond extract and these cookies were awesome. They were a hit at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by Brenda S.   view full review
I took these to work for our Christmas celebration. They all loved them! Several asked for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by SVONESE   view full review
They were great! Really easy. We ended up using only 1/2 inch balls/cresents, because the 1...

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