Butterball Christmas Cookies

Butterball Christmas Cookies are a classic holiday treat that originated in the United States. They are named ‘Butterball’ due to their rich buttery flavor and round shape.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Butterball Christmas Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
9. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.