butterball cookies or aka wedding cookies

Augusta, GA
Updated on May 27, 2011

This is an old standby recipe that I make for any occasion. They are so good and easy to make, You can change the recipe to Lemon butter cookies or Key Lime butter cookies, simply by deleting the vanilla and adding lemon or key lime juice instead, or be creative and come up with something entirely different. Such a versatile recipe,and I love the flavor...Enjoy!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 40 servings of two cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups finely ground pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour

How To Make butterball cookies or aka wedding cookies

  • Step 1
    Cream butter; gradually add confectioners sugar and the salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add nuts and vanilla and blend in the flour, mixing well.
  • Step 2
    Shape into balls, using about a teaspoon for each cookie. Place onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 or 20 minutes. Do Not Brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar. After they have completely cooled, roll in sugar again.
  • Step 3
    Makes about 80 cookies.

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Category: Cookies
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