Pecan Butter Balls

By Grammie926

From Mexican wedding cakes to Viennese crescents, there are endless variations of nutty butter cookies. This one has a winning combination of pecans, vanilla & bourbon.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, cut in chunks
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 1-1/2 tsp of vanilla
• 1-1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup of pecans
• Icing sugar

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from houseandhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: In a food processor, mix butter and brown sugar with vanilla for 1 minute or until well creamed.

Step 2: Sprinkle flour and nuts on top and mix in processor until nuts and flour are incorporated.

Step 3: Form into 1" balls.

Step 4: Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

Step 5: When cool, sprinkle with icing sugar.