Butterball Cookie Recipe
These delightful cookies are simple and delicious. Made with butter, powdered sugar, ground nuts, and a touch of vanilla extract. They have a rich, crumbly texture with a sweet and nutty flavor. Rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 2¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ Cup Chopped Walnuts
- ½ Cup Powdered Sugar to roll the baked cookies in
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400℉ and line the cookie sheet pan with either a silicone liner or parachment paper.
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In a medium sized bowl sift together the flour and salt. Set aside
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In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer combine the room temperature butter, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Once the butter mixture is combined slowly add in the flour mixture until al is added and combined.
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Add in the chopped walnuts and mix together.
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Scoop out the cookie dough using a small cookie scoop. Roll the balls in between your hands to create a smooth ball shape. Place butterballs onto the prepared cookie sheet pan.
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Place the cookie sheet into the preheated 400-degree oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
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Allow the cookies to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
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Into a small bowl add the extra powdered sugar. Roll the slightly cooled butterball cookies into the powdered sugar.
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Allow the cookies to fully cool on a wire rack then roll them again in the powdered sugar for an extra sugary coating.