NUTTY ORANGE SNOWBALLS

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Really good

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, softened
1 1/4 c powdered sugar, divided
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1/2 c finely chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl. combine butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extracts. Combine flour and salt gradually to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Place remaining powdered sugar in a plastic bag. Add cookies a few at a time, and coat with powdered sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.

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