KOURAMBIEDES III

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I got this butter ball recipe from my mother-in-law who is Greek. I make a double batch every Christmas and my hubby eats most of them. Enjoy!

Provided by SCORP

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
36 whole cloves
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar together. Stir in the vanilla, then the flour, then the pecans.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls and insert a clove into each one. Place on an unprepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven. Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while they are still hot. Remove cloves before serving or warn guests to remove them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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