BUTTER PECAN BALLS

Name: BUTTER PECAN BALLS
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 2 Tbsp sugar; 1/4 c light molasses; 2 c all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 c chopped pecans; powdered sugar

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By Joanne Sarver
@Jsar

Really good

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Makes about 4 dozen

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c

butter
2 Tbsp

sugar
1/4 c

light molasses
2 c

all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp

salt
2 c

chopped pecans
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powdered sugar
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How to Make BUTTER PECAN BALLS

Step-by-Step

Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add molasses and blend. Gradually add flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Placed on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Makes about 4 dozen.

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About BUTTER PECAN BALLS

Course/Dish: Cookies

Main Ingredient: Flour

Regional Style: American

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian Soy Free

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