CINNAMON WALNUT BALLS

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Very good

Provided by Joanne Sarver @Jsar

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cup(s) walnuts
2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven, tossing occasionally until fragrant, 6-8 minutes, let cool. In a food processor , process the walnuts until finely ground. In a large bowl, whisk together walnuts, flour, cinnamon and salt, set aside. using an electric mixer, beat the butter, 1/3 cup sugar on medium high until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes, until just beginning to brown. Let cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack. Place the remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar on a platter. Roll cookies in sugar to coat, then dust with cinnamon. Makes about 36 cookies.

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