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Italian Butterball Cookies

Indulgent Italian Butterball Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delightful Italian Butterball Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for sweet moments and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Weight Loss Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup Finely chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Coating
  • 0.75 cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Butterball Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and salt to the mixture and blend well on low speed until fully combined.
  3. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until just combined, the dough may appear soft and crumbly.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls, placing on a prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden at the bottom.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
  9. After cooling completely, roll them in powdered sugar again for a sweet finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For optimal sweetness, double-coat cookies in powdered sugar while warm and after they cool.

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