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easy do butter balls

★★★★★ 1
whimsy avatar
a recipe by
Carol Mills
@whimsy
Hamden, CT

This is an easy recipe that can double for a cut-out cookie.

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★★★★★ 1
serves About 50
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For easy do butter balls

  • 2 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c
    soft butter
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make easy do butter balls

  • 1
    Blend all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix at a low speed until dough forms. Cover and chill for several hours. Shape in small balls, using rounded teaspoonful for each. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and Bake at 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly and roll in confectioners sugar.
  • 2
    If you choose to make cut-out cookies, omit the nuts and roll about 1/4 inch thick and cut into various shapes.
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