NOEL NUT BALLS

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Categories     Nut

Yield 5 Doz

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c unsalted butter, room temp
2 T honey
1 t bourbon or orange juice
2 1/4 c sifted flour
3/4 c chopped pecans
1/2 c sifted confectioners sugar plus more for rolling
1/4 t salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter and honey until fluffy. Add bourbon, and beat to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pecans, confectioners sugar and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 hours Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper. Roll the dough, 2 t at a time, into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake until brown around the edges 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners sugar to coat.

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