Christmas Balls

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Sweet and nutty Christmas Balls are delightful holiday treats with vanilla, pecans, and a colorful sugar coating, perfect for festive gatherings and cookie exchanges.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Cream butter and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Add sugar and continue creaming until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Blend in water, then stir in flour, mixing well.
  5. Add pecans to the mixture.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll each ball in colored sugar to coat.
  8. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch.
  10. Allow to cool before removing from the cookie sheets.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

568 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 55% DV
Carbs 27.4g 10% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 64.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 231.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 3mg 3% DV
Calcium 37mg 3% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

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

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