SHERRY-PECAN BALLS

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These have the flavors of orange, pecan and sherry.They come out more like buttons than balls. These won't last in the cookie jar very long! From Cookies at the Academy: California Cooking Academy. Time includes refrigeration.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dry sherry

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir together flour and 1/2 cup of the pecans to combine thoroughly; set aside. Spread remaining 1 cup pecans in a shallow pan; set aside.
  • In mixer bowl combine butter and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in orange rind and vanilla.
  • To butter mixture add flour mixture alternately with sherry, mixing to blend after each addition. Gather dough into a ball and enclose in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until dough is firm enough to shape (about 45 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in pecans to coat evenly. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown and feel firm when touched lightly (15 to 20 minutes). Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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