molasses butterballs

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60 Pinches
Nekoosa, WI
Updated on Apr 9, 2013

An old favorite cookie.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield Makes about 56 cookies

Ingredients

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

How To Make molasses butterballs

  • Step 1
    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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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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