Amaretto Butter Balls Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen

Amaretto Butter Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter

½ cup confectioners' sugar

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup amaretto liqueur

¾ cup finely chopped almonds

½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl cream together the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and salt until well blended then mix in the amaretto liqueur. Fold in chopped almonds if desired. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Roll cookies in remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Nutritional Information

Amaretto Butter Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 162.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 16.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 236.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Folate: 25mcg 6%

Calcium: 11.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 11.3mg 4%

Potassium: 38.4mg 1%

Sodium: 151.9mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 83.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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