betty's almond butter ball cookies

Name: Betty's Almond Butter Ball Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: - 1 cup butter; - 3 tb caster/super fine sugar; - 1 ts vanilla; - 2 cups plain flour; - 1 cup finely chopped almonds (hazelnuts work well too); - 1 cup sifted icing/confection sugar for rolling in

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Betty Bramanis

Sydney

Updated on Feb 17, 2018

Buttery, sweet and filled with finely chopped almonds and rolled in sugar - perfect for an afternoon treat or served with coffee. An almost shortbread, perfect for gift giving. Note - I always double or triple this recipe

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Makes about 30

Ingredients

- 1 cup butter
- 3 tb caster/super fine sugar
- 1 ts vanilla
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds (hazelnuts work well too)
- 1 cup sifted icing/confection sugar for rolling in

How To Make betty's almond butter ball cookies

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180oC/365oF. Prepare 2 baking trays by covering them with baking paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add in the flour and nuts and stir through. Shape into cherry sized balls and place on the baking paper.
Step 3

Bake in the pre heated oven for 15-18 minutes. While hot roll in the sifted sugar and allow to cool completely.
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