Pecan Cookie Balls are a delightful treat that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. The little bites combine rich butter and nutty pecans for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. With a sugary coating, the cookies are perfect for sharing or savoring on your own.
If you’re looking for dietary substitutions, margarine can easily replace butter without sacrificing flavor. For those with nut allergies, walnuts serve as a suitable alternative to pecans. Sourcing high-quality ingredients will definitely enhance the flavor, particularly the nuts and vanilla, which really shine in the cookies.
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Pecan Cookie Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups pecans or 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add 1/2 cup of the confectioners’ sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Beat until well blended.
- Stir in 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of finely chopped pecans or walnuts until mixed.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the baking sheets and immediately roll the warm cookies in the remaining 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar.
- Place the sugared cookies on wire racks to cool, and when cool, roll them again in sugar.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 6 of 7:
If you’re in the mood for another delightful cookie, I suggest trying Pecan Oatmeal Cookies. The combination of oats and pecans in the treats creates a chewy texture that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.