CHOCOLATE-GLAZED NUT BALLS

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These chocolate treats are a variation of our Basic Shortbread Wedges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup confectioners' or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Using basic shortbread or hazelnut shortbread dough, roll into 1-inch balls with your hands; chill.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until firm and just starting to color, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Dip cooled shortbread balls into chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Dip glazed balls into 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios or pecans.

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