Pecan Balls – These are a favorite in the south and anywhere they are served, even your house.
Originating in central and eastern North America and the river valleys of Mexico, pecans were widely used by pre-colonial residents. Pecans were favored because they were accessible to waterways, easier to shell then other North American nut species and of course, for their great taste.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Combine all ingredients except the powdered sugar and mix together with a fork
- Roll into small balls (about 1 inch across) and place on cookie sheet
- Bake for 13-15 minutes. Let cool
- Place powdered sugar in a large ziploc bag
- Place the cool pecan balls in the bag to coat with powdered sugar… then Enjoy
Notes
From 12 tomatoes
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14.1g | Sodium: 88mg
