Butterballs

This recipe comes from my sister, Therese. I didn't have much time to prepare cookies for the holiday's this year, so I asked her if she had any new recipes to share. She sent me this one.

These Butterballs are similar to the Russian Teacakes recipe I have. The one big difference is the added honey. They sound absolutely delicious.

My boys missed the traditional Christmas cookies this year. Especially, Grandma's Candy. I have promised to make them a batch or two in the near future. When I do, I will have to try this Butterball recipe too.

Enjoy!



8 Tbsp (1 stick) sweet butter, softened
3 Tbsp honey
1 Cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup shelled pecans, chopped moderately fine
3/4 Cup confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease one or two cookie sheets.
Cream butter. Beat in Honey; gradually mix in flour and salt, then vanilla. Add pecans. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Form balls by hand, the size of quarters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 35 - 40 minutes. Remove from oven; as soon as they are cool enough to touch, roll in confectioners sugar. Allow to cool some more then roll again in sugar.

Makes about 36 cookies.