Walnut Balls Recipe
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Walnut Balls

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"This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 cup super fine sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
  3. Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Stupendous   view full review
These walnut balls were good, but I will make some slight changes next time. 1) The walnuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Cookies   view full review
I have been making these for Christmas since I found them on this site in 2002 and my family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by Clare's Mom   view full review
If you like shortbread and nuts, this will do the trick. I think the recipe needed more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by ALLYSONVANNOY   view full review
DELICIOUS!!! I substituted pecans for the walnuts and topped with a sprinkling of sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by ht   view full review
My husband ate them all and was looking for more! I didn't have superfine sugar, so I rolled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2005 by windedmama   view full review
Although this is the second time I am reviewing this I just had to do it again after all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by moonxfive Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband loves these cookies and they came out great. They will be added to my Christmas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by CHILIT   view full review
These are really delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Elizabeth   view full review
soooo good. kinda taste like pecan sandies but with walnuts.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by helenasmommy   view full review
Thank you so much for the recipe, you made my dad's christmas for sure

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