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Pecan Ball Cookies

Pecan Ball Cookies are everything a pecan lover could want in a cookie. The recipe is simple and delicately sweet and delicious. If you love pecans, this is a recipe that will become one of your favorites.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Servings: 24
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients:
  • 2 1/4 cups Pecans finely chopped/ground
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temp
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Coating:
  • 1 cup powdered confectioners' sugar to dust
  • Instructions
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecan

Instructions

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  1. Place pecans in a food processor or small chopper.
  2. Grind until almost ground.
  3. In a standing mixer bowl beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix for 5 minutes.
  5. Add in salt, and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  6. Slowly add in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time.
  7. Beat until combined.
  8. Add the remaining dry mixture until fully incorporated.
  9. Add in the crushed pecans and mix until incorporated.
  10. Cover the bowl with a parchment paper loosely.
  11. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  13. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  14. Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough.
  15. Roll the dough into a ball.
  16. Place on baking sheet spaced about 1-2 inches apart.
  17. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  18. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes.
  19. In a large bowl, add powdered confectioners' sugar, and crushed pecans, stir to combine.
  20. Place the cookie in the powder sugar bowl and coat evenly.
  21. Repeat until all cookies are coated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 0.2mg (0%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 7IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 0.2mg 0%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.