Classic Butter Balls
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4.7
Classic Butter Balls
Description
These Classic Butter Balls start by creaming together softened butter with confectioners sugar and vanilla extract, creating a smooth base. Flour and salt are sifted and incorporated, followed by chopped walnuts for crunch and flavor. The dough is rolled into 1-inch balls and baked on ungreased sheets, as they hold shape and do not spread much during baking. After being removed from the oven, the warm cookies are rolled in additional confectioners sugar twice to achieve a sugary coating.
The cookies have a tender, crumbly texture with the buttery richness balancing the sweetness of the sugar coating. The walnuts contribute a nutty bite and texture contrast. Baking at 400 degrees yields a lightly golden exterior without excessive browning.
These cookies store well and can be made for special occasions or everyday treats, enjoyed alone or alongside beverages.
If using salted butter, omit added salt to keep the sweetness balanced.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter soft
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar + 1/4-1/2 cup more for dusting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix together butter, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla until well incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour and salt. Stir into butter mixture. Add walnuts and mix.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on un-greased cookie sheets. They don't spread so they don't need to be spaced far apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool for a minute or two, then add another 1/4-1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar to a small bowl and then roll just out of the oven balls in sugar (don't worry, they wont fully coat, yet). Let cool and then roll again to get the full sugary coating.
Notes
- If you use salted butter, skip adding the extra salt to the dough to avoid oversalting.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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