Best 14 Walnut Balls Recipes
Walnut balls, a traditional Chinese dessert, are delightful treats made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and walnuts. These sweet and chewy balls are often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. The preparation of walnut balls involves several steps, including making the dough, filling it with a sweet walnut paste, and finally deep-frying the balls until golden brown. This recipe provides a detailed guide on how to make walnut balls from scratch, along with variations such as air-fried walnut balls and a vegan version using almond flour. Additionally, a recipe for a delicious homemade walnut paste is included, offering a versatile filling for various pastries and desserts. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to try a new cultural dish, this article has everything you need to create these delectable walnut balls.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WALNUT DATE BALLS
Love these as a snack or dessert! There's no added sugar. You can press them into a 9x9-inch pan and cut into bars, if you prefer.
Provided by Katyadan
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process walnuts, dates, coconut, sesame oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract together in a food processor until combined. Roll date mixture into bite-size balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
WALNUT BALLS
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
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
CHOCOLATE WALNUT KAHLUA BALLS (NO BAKE)
I have made these using dark rum, Grand Marnier and Bailey's Irish Cream, you can use any three with success.. I usually make these treats around the holiday season, but of coarse you can make them at any time. I make one batch using semisweet chocolate and one with white chocolate, these really should chill overnight before serving them, you'll be lucky if they make until the next day LOL! Yield is only estimated depending on the size of the balls --- you will LOVE these! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 40 balls (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the chocolate over simmering water in a double boiler until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
- Whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup then the Kahlua.
- In a small bowl mix together the chopped walnuts and crushed wafers; add in the chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Shape into small balls.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll each ball in the powdered sugar to coat.
- Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.
APRICOT WALNUT BALLS
A recipe can't get much easier than this one, yet it's simply delicious. These store well in the refrigerator and make for a different type of dessert.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 5-6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine apricots and coconut. Add milk; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes (the mixture will be sticky). , Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE-WALNUT RUM BALLS
These dense, moist treat are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too.
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Walnut Winter Edible Gift Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 45
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup, then the rum. Mix vanilla wafers and walnuts in medium bowl to blend; add chocolate mixture and stir to blend well.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in shallow bowl. For each rum ball, roll 1 scant tablespoon chocolate mixture into generous 1-inch ball. Roll balls in sugar to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at leas overnight and up to 5 days.
WALNUT BALLS
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
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.
WALNUT BALLS
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
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.
OLD-FASHIONED MAPLE WALNUT BUTTER BALLS
These little maple balls are so buttery, they just melt in your mouth! Better make a double recipe of the delicious cookies, cause your going to need lots! If you don't have any maple extract on hand, just use 2 tsp vanilla instead, it just won't have the maple flavouring, but they are still great.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 48 balls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Cream butter, sugar and maple extract until fluffy.
- Sift together flour and salt.
- Add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Immediately remove with spatula.
- When still warm, but cool enough to handle, roll baked cookies in powdered sugar.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT RUM BALLS
These treats are dense and moist. Wrapped in a pretty box they make a great gift!
Provided by Amanda Denton
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of sugar and the corn syrup, then the rum. In a separate bowl, stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs and walnuts. Add the chocolate mixture to the nut mixture and stir until well blended.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the sugar to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight for best flavor. These can be refrigerated up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
BLACK WALNUT BALLS
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 Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
WALNUT STUFFING BALLS
Don't forget the stuffing even though you are not preparing a whole turkey. Your family will be happy to see then perfectly portioned stuffing balls on their plates...and you will be delighted to know they take just minutes to put together and bake.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute celery, green pepper, onion and walnuts in butter until vegetables are tender; cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the egg. Add croutons, broth, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture; mix well. Shape into 12 balls, 1/4 cup each; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
CHERRY WALNUT BALLS
This old-fashioned holiday candy brightens up cookie plates and has become one of my signature confections, requested by family and friends. I made this up by combining two recipes. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes. Remove from the oven; stir well. Cool., Shape about 1 tablespoon of walnut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APRICOT WALNUT BALLS
I have to be honest I have made this one time. The apricots are not my favorite fruit. They were good but just not to me. The photo was shared by Pat Durham. Thank you very much.
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Candies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine apricots and coconut. Add condensed milk, mix well. Stir in walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes [the mixture will be sticky]. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 5-6 dozen.
GERMAN BLACK WALNUT BALLS
This is an old recipe that my Gramps used to make (Great Grandpa). The cookies are not really sweet, but the flavor is wonderful all the same. It's definitely more of an adult cookie. I am guessing on the servings, so please let me know how many cookies it makes and I will post the correction. (I can't make them anymore with regular wheat flour since I have to make everything gluten free) UPDATE: I asked my mom if she ever substituted anything for the brandy and she said she rarely included it and just increased the vanilla to a tsp.
Provided by Emily Elizabeth
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Cream butter, sugar, salt, & vanilla till fluffy.
- Stir in flour.
- Add brandy (or drink it) & chopped nuts and mix well.
- Shape into 3/4" balls using 1/2 tablespoon dough per cookie and roll in additional powdered sugar before placing on cookie sheet.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 79.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- Use fresh walnuts. Fresh walnuts have a more intense flavor and will produce a better-tasting walnut ball.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the walnut balls tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the walnut balls hold their shape better in the oven.
- Bake the walnut balls until they are golden brown. Golden brown walnut balls will have a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior.
- Serve the walnut balls warm. Walnut balls are best served warm, when they are fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Walnut balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. With their crispy exterior and soft and chewy interior, walnut balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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