SHERRY-PECAN BALLS

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These have the flavors of orange, pecan and sherry.They come out more like buttons than balls. These won't last in the cookie jar very long! From Cookies at the Academy: California Cooking Academy. Time includes refrigeration.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dry sherry

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir together flour and 1/2 cup of the pecans to combine thoroughly; set aside. Spread remaining 1 cup pecans in a shallow pan; set aside.
  • In mixer bowl combine butter and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in orange rind and vanilla.
  • To butter mixture add flour mixture alternately with sherry, mixing to blend after each addition. Gather dough into a ball and enclose in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until dough is firm enough to shape (about 45 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in pecans to coat evenly. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown and feel firm when touched lightly (15 to 20 minutes). Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Naveed Shah
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I've never had sherry pecan balls before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They are absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Zohaib Sarwar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious and they always impress my guests.


Prince Mohin
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I loved these cookies. The sherry flavor is really prominent and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Zaniyah Smith
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. They are perfect for a special occasion.


Luis Camazon
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The sherry and pecans are a perfect match.


Peyton Hoover
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are festive and delicious.


Bronco Iongi
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and I sold out of them quickly.


Barbara Salomon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I couldn't stop eating them.


Emarlie Daneen
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Nina Chaduneli
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I was looking for a new holiday cookie recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. The sherry pecan balls were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


TTVAlex_1234
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I've been making these sherry pecan balls for years and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Katie McCrea
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These sherry pecan balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.