CHOCOLATE FILLED SNOWBALLS

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A holiday favorite in our family. Pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds and get a pleasant surprise! Make sure you get one, they go fast!!

Provided by Nunzios Daughter

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 60 cookies, 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecans, finely chopped or ground
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour, sifted
1 (10 ounce) package chocolate Hershey chocolate kisses (about 60 kisses)
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Add sifted flour and pecans; blend well.
  • Chill dough while unwrapping kisses.
  • Shape dough around each kiss to form a ball; about 1 teaspoon. Make sure the kiss is completely covered.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. They dont spread, but make sure there is space between them.
  • Bake at 375°F four about 12 minutes until set but not brown.
  • Cool slightly on cookie sheet then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Be careful, they are very delicate when they first come out.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar to complete the "snowball" effect.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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