Pecan Butter Balls Recipe

Pecan Butter Balls Recipe

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
  1. Sift together into a medium sized bowl the flour, sugar and vanilla. Work in the margarine with a spoon or hands until well blended. Add chopped pecans and mix well.
  2. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and put on ungreased pans. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for about 25 minutes or until pale brown. When slightly cool roll or shake in confectioners' sugar. Store in an air tight container.