Old-Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls
Old-fashioned maple walnut butter balls are a classic holiday treat, popular in North America during the winter season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Old-Fashioned Maple Walnut Butter Balls
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until finely ground.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
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Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 170kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
