Maple-Pecan Balls Recipe

Name: Maple-Pecan Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1/2 cup brown sugar light, packed; 2 tablespoons sugar granulated; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large eggs; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped; 24 each pecan halves; 1 x powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar light, packed
2 tablespoons sugar granulated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large eggs
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
24 each pecan halves
1 x powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugars, baking powder, egg, maple extract and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl several times.
3
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour, beating just until blended.
4
Stir in the pecans.
5
Shape level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
6
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Press a pecan half into the top of each ball.
8
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies look dry and the bottoms are lightly browned.
9
Cool on the cookie sheets on wire racks for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.

4925

kcal

Calories

473

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup brown sugar light, packed, 2 tablespoons sugar granulated, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Maple-Pecan Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maple-Pecan Balls

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