Meltaways

These cute little ball shaped cookies are a perfect addition to you cookie tray. They are always appropriate for any occasion.

• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon water
• 4 tablespoons fructose (fruit sugar)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream butter with an electric mixer until light. Gradually add the fructose and beat thoroughly. Beat in the almond extract, vanilla extract and water.

Step 3

Combine the flour, salt and pecans. Add to the creamed mixture, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

Roll doll into date-sized balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 13 to 14 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while warm and then again once cool.