AMARETTO BUTTER BALLS

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Yummy and good anytime. These butter cookies are flavored with almond liqueur and can be rolled in any type of nuts before baking.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
¾ cup finely chopped almonds
½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and salt until well blended, then mix in the amaretto liqueur. Fold in chopped almonds if desired. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Roll cookies in remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 151.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Shumaila4 Majid
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Great recipe! I made these for a party and they were a big hit. I used a combination of chopped pecans and walnuts in the batter, and I rolled them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. They were delicious and everyone loved them.


Rana Megahed
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These butter balls are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


Aileen H
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I've made these butter balls several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can customize them with different nuts and extracts. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Umar Sultan
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These butter balls are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make, delicious, and they look beautiful on a plate. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Peter Kiaria
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I love these butter balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for my family. They're always a hit and I've never had any leftovers.


rojina mahara
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These butter balls are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


Naveed Wazir
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I've made these butter balls several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can customize them with different nuts and extracts. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Tammy Jones
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These butter balls are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make, delicious, and they look beautiful on a plate. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Munna Tricks BG
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I love these butter balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for my family. They're always a hit and I've never had any leftovers.


Iliya Barnabas
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These butter balls are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


debra otieno
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I've made these butter balls several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can customize them with different nuts and extracts. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Belen Astudillo
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These butter balls are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make, delicious, and they look beautiful on a plate. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Siphiwe Dlamini
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I love these butter balls! They're so simple to make and they taste amazing. I usually make a double batch because they go so fast. I've tried them with different nuts and extracts, and they're always delicious.


nalubega aisha
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These butter balls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for my family. They're always a hit and I've never had any leftovers.


Celso Pedraza
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I made these butter balls for my family and they loved them! They're so rich and flavorful. I used a combination of almond and vanilla extract in the batter, and I rolled them in chopped pecans. They were a big hit and I will definitely be making the


zena sultan
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These butter balls were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I used a variety of nuts in mine, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts. I also added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor. They