Butter Balls II

Vegetarian
Butter Balls II
45 min.
48
80kcal

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If you’re looking for a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or serve at your next gathering, these Butter Balls II are the perfect choice! With a rich, buttery flavor and a delightful crunch from the chopped pecans, they’re a treat that everyone will love. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you’re preparing them for a holiday celebration, a snack, or an appetizer at a family gathering, these little bites of heaven are sure to be a hit.

With just 45 minutes of preparation time, these buttery delights come together effortlessly. They’re baked until golden brown and then rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet finish. Each bite is a soft, delicate, and perfectly balanced combination of sweet and savory. Plus, they’re vegetarian, so everyone can indulge without worry. Perfect for any occasion, these Butter Balls II will quickly become a family favorite!

So, if you're ready to enjoy a delicious treat that combines the richness of butter with the crunch of pecans, give this recipe a try—you won't be disappointed. It's simple, satisfying, and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  2. Add sugar, beat until fluffy.
  3. Add flour, and beat at low speed until well blended, stir in pecans.
  4. Shape into one inch balls.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove and put on wire rack to cool.
  7. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein3.85%
Fat60.9%
Carbs35.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.27
Glycemic Load
4.34
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4391304188934%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:79.82kcal
3.99%
Fat:5.53g
8.5%
Saturated Fat:2.58g
16.12%
Carbohydrates:7.2g
2.4%
Net Carbohydrates:6.84g
2.49%
Sugar:3g
3.33%
Cholesterol:10.17mg
3.39%
Sodium:30.55mg
1.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.57%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.89%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.74%
Selenium:1.92µg
2.74%
Folate:10.17µg
2.54%
Vitamin A:119.45IU
2.39%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.81%
Copper:0.04mg
1.75%
Iron:0.3mg
1.68%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.68%
Fiber:0.36g
1.43%
Phosphorus:13.05mg
1.31%
Source:Allrecipes