Best 10 German Black Walnut Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of German Black Walnut Balls, a treasured treat originating from the heart of Europe. These exquisite confections, also known as "Nussballen," are a harmonious blend of walnuts, chocolate, and spices, encased in a delicate shell of wafer or cookie crumbs. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey as we unveil two enticing recipes for these delightful treats.

The first recipe takes you on a traditional path, crafting the Black Walnut Balls from scratch. We'll guide you through the process of preparing the walnut filling, a symphony of flavors achieved by combining ground walnuts, sugar, spices, and a touch of rum. Enrobing these delectable centers in a rich chocolate ganache elevates them to an indulgent masterpiece.

Alternatively, the second recipe offers a simplified approach, inviting you to create these delectable treats using store-bought ingredients. We'll show you how to transform a classic chocolate cake mix, walnuts, and spices into an irresistible filling. These luscious centers are then coated in melted chocolate, resulting in an equally satisfying treat.

Both recipes offer a detailed step-by-step guide, ensuring your Black Walnut Balls turn out perfectly. Whether you prefer the traditional or the simplified method, we'll provide all the necessary tips and instructions to guarantee a successful baking experience. Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this timeless confection.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED BLACK WALNUT COOKIES RECIPE



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These old-fashioned black walnut cookies are made with butter and brown sugar. The cookies are dipped in granulated sugar before baking.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Cookies and Candy     Snack     Dessert

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup black walnuts, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar , for dipping

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 375 F.
  • Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter until light. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  • In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients-flour, baking soda, and salt-and mix to blend well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture along with the black walnuts; mix well.
  • Shape the dough into small balls about the size of walnuts.
  • Dip the cookie balls in sugar. Place them on the prepared cookie sheet and press with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 71 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 36 cookies (36 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GERMAN WALNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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German Walnut Shortbread Cookies made in a traditional shortbread style with coarsely chopped chunks of walnuts, these are the perfect Christmas cookies.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter (, cold)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts (, coarsely chopped)
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Add the butter and powdered sugar and vanilla to a stand mixer on low speed for 20 seconds then move to high speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the flour and salt on low speed until just combined, then add in the walnuts until just combined.
  • Remove the dough, placing onto 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and wrap into 2 large logs and refrigerate them until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and unroll the cookie dough, slicing into 1/2" thick cookie dough slices then dip into sugar and bake on baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 33 mg, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WALNUT BALLS



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Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend shared the recipe with me. The moist bites and tangy sauce are always well received. -Bonnie Young, Desert Hot Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups finely crushed reduced-sodium saltine crackers
3/4 cup ground walnuts
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in the crackers, walnuts and cheese. Coat hands with cooking spray; shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over walnut balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WALNUT BALLS



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This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BLACK WALNUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This part of the Show Me State has an abundance of black walnuts, so these cookies certainly represent my region of the country. I created this recipe after a lot of experimentation...my family thinks they're a hit!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts or walnuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter. Combine the flour, cornstarch and confectioners' sugar; add to butter and mix well. Stir in walnuts. , Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED WALNUT BALLS RECIPE



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Old-fashioned walnut balls dusted with powdered sugar make an irresistible treat for your Christmas table-or anytime you'd like a nutty treat.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups walnuts , finely chopped)
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer or with an electric hand beater at medium speed until fluffy; the butter should approximately double in size and turn pale yellow.
  • Sift flour and salt together.
  • Add it in two or three batches to the creamed mixture; mix gently to incorporate it between each addition. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pinch a walnut-size chunk of dough off, roll it into a ball, and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
  • Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer walnut balls from cookie sheet to a wire rack using ​a spatula. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Roll cooled cookies in sifted confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 48 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLACK WALNUT BALLS



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A friend gave this to me because she knows I love black walnuts in anything. They are much like other Christmas cookies you make with pecans in them. But these are GREAT!!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Walnut Desserts

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped black walnuts
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Blend together butter, flour, white sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add black walnuts and mix well.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 25 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Roll in powdered sugar. Store flat - not stacked on top of each other.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 137.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FAVORITE BLACK WALNUT COOKIES



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An easy cookie to make, with the distinctive flavor of black walnuts. It is especially good with a nice cup of tea, or coffee.

Provided by Terri McDougal

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts last. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap them in wax paper, and refrigerate until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice dough logs into 1/2 inch slices, and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Mmmm nuttylicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 186.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

WALNUT BALLS



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Make and share this Walnut Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 48 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Sift flour and salt together; add to creamed mixture.
  • Mix well; stir in walnuts.
  • Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheet with spatula.
  • When still warm but cool enough to handle, roll in powdered sugar.

BLACK WALNUT COOKIES



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Black walnuts have a more distinctive flavor than the traditional English walnuts. Black walnuts have a short shelf life and it's best to store them in the freezer.-Doug Black, Conover, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped black walnuts or walnuts, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups walnuts. Finely chop the remaining nuts. , Shape dough into two 15-in. rolls. Roll in chopped nuts, pressing gently. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

### Tips * To make the filling, chop the walnuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the balls and prevent large chunks from being noticeable. * When mixing the filling ingredients, be sure to do so until the mixture is well combined and there are no streaks of peanut butter or cream cheese visible. * To make the balls, use a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon to measure out the filling mixture. This will help ensure that the balls are all the same size and shape. * Roll the balls in cocoa powder until they are evenly coated. This will help prevent them from sticking together and will also give them a rich chocolatey flavor. * Before serving, refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes. This will help them firm up and will make them easier to handle. ### Conclusion German Black Walnut Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple filling of walnuts, peanut butter, cream cheese, and sugar, and are then rolled in cocoa powder. The balls can be served immediately or refrigerated for later. These balls are a great way to use up leftover walnuts, and they are also a fun and festive treat to make with kids. They are also a popular gift item, and can be packaged in a pretty box or tin.

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