Butternut Balls A Recipe

Indulge in these melt-in-your-mouth Butternut Balls! Unlike traditional butter cookies, our secret ingredient – powdered sugar – creates an unbelievably tender crumb. Wrap them around pecans or chocolate kisses for an extra touch of decadence. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these cookies are perfect for any occasion! Yields approximately 24 cookies (size dependent).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1021.1 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Butternut Balls A

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How to Make Butternut Balls A

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press a pecan half or a chocolate kiss into the center of each ball, ensuring it's fully enclosed by the dough.
  6. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are very lightly golden. Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale.
  8. Immediately transfer cookies to a large bowl containing about 1 cup powdered sugar. Gently toss to coat completely.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Once completely cool, gently toss in another ½ cup powdered sugar for an extra layer of sweetness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

195g

Carbs

34g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butternut Balls A?

Butternut Balls A takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butternut Balls A?

Butternut Balls A has approximately 1021.1 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates and 95 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butternut Balls A?

The key ingredients for Butternut Balls A are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Salt, Pecan Halves. See the full list with measurements above.

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