A handwritten recipe for these butterballs has been in my family for years, but I used this recipe as guidance as my handwritten recipe is missing some measurements. Those Italians never measure! (Including myself, which is why I’d rather cook than bake!)
I grew up eating these cookies never knowing there were walnuts inside. I’m definitely not a walnut fan, but they’re very subtle in this cookie and taste delicious with the amazing texture!
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar for rolling
Start with the butter, sugar and vanilla.
Once combined, add the flour and walnuts.
Mix well and form into balls.
I made mine on the Silpat, but I wouldn’t suggest doing so.
The oddly close but only picture of the finished product:
Directions
Cream the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla. Blend in flour and chopped nuts. Roll the dough into balls on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 for 22 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and roll into powdered sugar.