molasses butterballs

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Recipe by
Joanne Sarver
Nekoosa, WI

An old favorite cookie.

(1)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For molasses butterballs

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make molasses butterballs

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    In a large bowl beat butter till softened. Add brown sugar and molasses and beat until fluffy. Add flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in 325 degrees oven for about 20 minutes or until done. Remove and cool. In a plastic bag gently shake a few at a time in powdered sugar. Makes 56 cookies.

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