Swedish Pecan Balls

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: Swedish

Swedish Pecan Balls are delicate, nutty cookies with a tender crumb and a sweet powdered sugar coating. Their rich pecan flavor and buttery texture make them perfect for holiday treats or tea time indulgence, appealing to those who enjoy melt-in-your-mouth confections with a hint of vanilla.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine ground pecans, sugar, margarine, flour, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix well.
  2. Shape the dough into balls the size of walnuts.
  3. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake at 275°F for about 30 minutes or until light brown.
  5. Allow cookies to cool, then roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

636 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 38.5g 49% DV
Carbs 56.7g 21% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 28.7g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9858.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 235mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 37mg 3% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV
Contains Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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