Sugar and Spice Butter Balls
Buttery nut-filled cookies, coated with a layer of powdered sugar, these cookies are a holiday favorite around the world.
Servings: 24 -30 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus 1 cup more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream together the butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla. Slowly add the flour, nutmeg, and salt and mix just until combined. Stir in the nuts.
- Use a 1-inch scoop to portion into balls and round them smooth between your hands. Bake 10-12 minutes, until cookies are set but not browned.
- While the cookies are baking, place the remaining cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a minute or two and then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar and set on a cooling rack.
- Once cool, roll them once or twice more in powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg