AUNT CARRIE'S FINNISH PECAN
BALLS
 
1/2 lb. butter
2 c. flour
4 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

Blend sugar, butter, and flour thoroughly. Add nuts and work through well. Take about a teaspoonful and roll into ball. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven while cookies are still warm. Roll gently in powdered sugar. Store in a cool place.

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Aunt Carrie's Finnish Pecan Balls
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 Rex Bales (Missouri) says:
This recipe is traditional in our family. My mom made thousands of them, creating thousands of smiles. Added tips from her recipe:

1. never sub margarine, always use butter
2. roll them in powdered sugar a second time after they cool.

Enjoy.

 

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