Grandma's Pecan Cookie Balls Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 cookie balls

Grandma's Pecan Cookie Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

1 cup powdered sugar

divided

or as needed

2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

¾ cup finely chopped pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Cream shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar gradually; cream thoroughly. Add flour pecans and vanilla extract and blend.

Step 3

Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet baking in batches if needed.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven on one of the top racks until lightly golden about 15 minutes watching to be sure the bottoms do not burn.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and roll in some of the remaining powdered sugar while still hot. Let cool 10 to 20 minutes. Roll again in powdered sugar.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Pecan Cookie Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 65

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 5.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Folate: 8.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 1.7mg

Iron: 0.3mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.7mg 1%

Potassium: 10.8mg

Sodium: 0.1mg

Calories From Fat: 40

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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