Butterballs

Prep: 60 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Butterballs are rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a buttery flavor complemented by the crunch of chopped walnuts and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat, they appeal to those who enjoy buttery, nutty confections with a delicate crumbly texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar together.
  2. Add vanilla and mix well.
  3. Blend in flour and chopped walnuts until the mixture becomes crumbly like pie crust.
  4. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  5. Roll the dough into balls.
  6. Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes or until light brown.
  7. Allow cookies to cool, then roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

649 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 50.6g 18% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 28.3g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.8mg
Potassium 174.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 31.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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