Pecan Butter Balls

Added by Sarah Schipul

20 min prep / ~ 1 hour cooking

16 tbsp	unsalted butter	softened
0.33 cup	granulated sugar
1/2 tsp	salt
1 tsp	vanilla
1 tbsp	water	(or dark rum, bourbon, or brandy)
2 cups	flour
8 oz.	pecan pieces	finely chopped
1 cup	confectioner's sugar

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1.	Preheat oven to 325.
2.	Beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and salt until soft and fairly light, about 3 min. Beat in the vanilla and water and beat until smooth. Stir in the flour and pecans until dough holds together.
3.	Take teaspoons of dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
4.	Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and golden. Cool. Once cool, roll in confectioner's sugar.

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