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Gigi's Butter Ball cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (your choice)
Confectioners sugar to coat

Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy
Blend in vanilla and add flour and nuts, mix well and make one big ball.
Chill in fridge for 1 hour, shape into 1 inch balls and bake for 15-20 minutes. While still warm, roll balls in powdered sugar and gently shake until cookies are covered in confectioners sugar. Cool on baking rack and store in tupperware or tin boxes with parchment paper. Enjoy!

Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy
Blend in vanilla and add flour and nuts, mix well and make one big ball.
Chill in fridge for 1 hour, shape into 1 inch balls and bake for 15-20 minutes. While still warm, roll balls in powdered sugar and gently shake until cookies are covered in confectioners sugar. Cool on baking rack and store in tupperware or tin boxes with parchment paper. Enjoy!

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 dozen cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15-20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a recipe that has been passed down in the Marshall Family for decades! It is a holiday favorite and always makes us think of our beloved Gigi when we enjoy these cookies every year. I was honored when she taught me to make them and shared her original recipe with me!

 

 

 

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