Pecan Butter Balls
When I hear those sleigh bells ringing I think it's time for great Christmas holiday recipes. The little baker inside of me comes out and I make these fantastic Pecan Butter Balls that go over well at every holiday party. Tis the season!
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you loved making our delicious Pecan Butter Balls, here are three more festive Christmas recipes that are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings:
First up, why not try baking some classic Gingerbread Cookies? These spicy-sweet treats are a Christmas favorite and make for a fun and tasty baking project. You can even get creative with decorations like icing and sprinkles to really make them stand out on your holiday cookie platter.
For those who enjoy a little chocolate with their Christmas treats, our Peppermint Bark recipe is a must-try. This simple yet indulgent dessert combines rich dark chocolate with creamy white chocolate and a refreshing burst of peppermint. It's perfect for gifting to friends and family or for snacking on while watching Christmas movies by the fire.
And finally, if you're looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests, consider making a festive Yule Log Cake. This traditional Christmas treat features a light and fluffy sponge cake rolled up with a creamy filling, then decorated to look like a log covered in snow. It's a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday table.
We hope these recipes inspire you to get into the Christmas spirit and spread some joy through baking this holiday season! Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
- 2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, cut into tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Pulse pecans, cup confectioners’ sugar, and the salt together in a food processor to break up nuts, then process until nuts are finely ground.
- Add butter a few pieces at a time, pulsing to incorporate, then process until mixture is smooth; pulse in vanilla.
- Add flour, pulse until incorporated, then process until dough begins to form a ball.
- Scrape dough onto large piece of plastic wrap and form into a very flat disc, cover completely in wrap, and refrigerate until firm enough to roll into balls, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 2 rimmed cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls between your lightly floured palms and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Gently flatten just enough so they don’t roll off. Bake until light golden brown around edges, about 15 minutes.
- Cool on sheets on racks for 5 minutes, then sift remaining 1 1⁄2cups confectioners’ sugar over warm cookies. After cookies have cooled completely, roll them in the confectioners’ sugar on the sheet to cover completely.