Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Pecan Balls Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Pecan Balls is from Family Affair Too! , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
1 c. finely chopped pecans
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioners sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners sugar. With hands, mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375ºF. Using hands, roll dough into balls 1 1/4" in diameter. Place, 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 15 to 20 min, or until cookies are set, but not brown. Let stand 1 min before removing from cookie sheets. Remove to wire rack; cool slightly.
4. Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm; cool completely. Just before serving, re-roll in sugar.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes about 20
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
For best flavor, use butter. Hazelnuts can be substituted for the pecans.
My son dubbed these "Crack Balls" while he was in Iraq, because they are "addictive".

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

627W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!