Ground pecans and butter work together to create the rich flavor and meting texture of these bite-sized balls. Confectioners' sugar coats the baked cookies and adds a sweet finish.
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, sift together the flour and salt; set aside. In a food processor, combine the pecans and the 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Pulse to chop the nuts coarsely, then process until finely ground, about 2 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the butter, ground pecan mixture, and vanilla. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat until well blended, about one minute. Slowly add the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until incorporated.
Scoop up a level tablespoonful of the dough, then roll the dough between the palms of your hands into a ball and place the dough ball on a prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the dough balls 1 inch apart. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookie tops are lightly browned, 18-20 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for five minutes, then, using a metal spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Sift the 1 cup confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Lightly roll each cooled cookie in the sugar to coat it completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (16g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 48 Servings | ||
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Calories: 85 | ||
Calories from Fat: 57 (67%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 6.3g | 8 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.6g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.9g | ||
Cholesterol 10.2mg | 3 % | |
Sodium 66.7mg | 2 % | |
Potassium 22.6mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 6g | ||
Protein 0.9g | 1 % | |
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Calories per serving: 85
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