Walnut Balls

This is an old, old recipe for walnut balls that has been in the family for years — its origin is unknown. The recipe uses very little sugar; the cookies are rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup super fine sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Cream white sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add flour, nuts, salt, and vanilla; mix well. Dough will be very crumbly.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then roll in superfine sugar. When cool, roll again in superfine sugar, if desired.