Yummy, melt-in-your-mouth walnut balls! These cookies are similar to snowball cookies, Mexican wedding cakes, etc. except I added egg, almond and vanilla extracts and gave it my own twist 30 years ago and they quickly became a family favorite. I personally love anything covered in powdered sugar but these are especially tasty because of the almond extract - it gives them an extra pop of flavor!
WALNUT BALLS
1 lb. Land 'O Lakes butter
2 Eggs
4 cups chopped walnuts
4 cups flour
½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons almond extract
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 box confectioners’ sugar (to roll cookies in)
Directions:
Beat butter, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, almond extract and water until light & fluffy. Add nuts and flour one cup at a time.
By hand, roll and shape into 1-inch balls (I use a small cookie scoop).
Bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes.
While still warm, carefully roll in confectioner’s sugar.
Let cool completely and repeat a second time.
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