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Butter Balls I

Name: Butter Balls I
Yield: 6 dozen
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour

Rating: 4.45 stars

20 Ratings
17 Reviews
2 Photos

Rich , buttery flavored cookies.

By P. Mathison

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

6 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 36 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¾ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.

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Step 2

Cream butter.
Step 3

Add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
Step 4

Add sifted dry ingredients. Stir until well blended.
Step 5

Cut dough into pieces about 2 inches by 2 inches. Dip in white sugar. Roll dough into palm of hand until round. Dip in brown sugar and place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Step 6

Bake at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

84.8 calories; 0.9 g protein; 11.3 g carbohydrates; 15.3 mg cholesterol; 41.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

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FAIRUZAH

12/05/2003

This recipe was so simple, I thought they'd be boring, but they actually have a really nice, delicate flavour. I've made 4-5 batches now, and they've never stayed int he shape of balls though, they spread out quite a bit, so make sure you leave room on the pan for that. I also made one recipe without rolling them in the sugar and they were just as good. Read More

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(9)

Most helpful critical review

shaishai

12/21/2008

It was only okay for me. Found them simple in flavour and boring. I will add chocolate chips next time. Read More

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(4)

20 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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FAIRUZAH

12/05/2003

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(9)

adotlane

04/17/2008

Nice easy recipe. Replaced flour with whole wheat flour and brown sugar with Splenda brand brown sugar. Cookies are a light not too sweet treat. Read More

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(7)

ncsuemme

11/21/2005

I made a small batch of these tonight on a baked goods craving. They turned out great! I rolled them in brown sugar and then cinnamon instead of white and brown sugar. They were just cooked enough at 10-11 minutes that even when they cooled they were still nice and soft. It's nice to find a cookie I can easily make w/o an electric mixer! Read More

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Peace Frog

08/20/2009

Very yummy! I only rolled in white sugar and added a drop of almond extract to the dough. Recipe not well-written and did not make 6 dozen only about 2 1/2 dozen. Read More

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shaishai

12/21/2008

It was only okay for me. Found them simple in flavour and boring. I will add chocolate chips next time. Read More

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(4)

BATTYNAT82

12/10/2004

Delicious and easy to make I am definately making these again. It is also a simple recipe to add your own variation to such as nuts or spices I added cinnamon. Read More

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(3)

Carrie C

04/09/2008

Very yummy cookies! I used the coffee icing also found on this website and the two combined made a delicious treat. Not sure if I will have any left to share with the family.:) Read More

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(3)

FoodJunkie76

07/27/2010

oh man these are good! i followed the recipe exactly aside from using just plain white sugar and cinnamon to roll the dough in before putting it in the oven and they came out delicious! i was in a pinch for a recipe for a party for tomorrow and my original baking plan fell through and these were just the ticket.:) will definitely be making these again.:3 a side note though-- they didn't make all that many cookies though but you could easily double the recipe to get more.;) Read More

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Irish Aficionado

05/19/2011

Good cookies reminds me of a snickerdoodle. Though definitely does not make 6 dozen! I made 1inch balls and it just made 3 dozen. But flavor wise they are good. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Butter Balls I

Servings Per Recipe: 36
Calories: 84.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 12 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 1 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*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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FAIRUZAH

12/05/2003

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(9)

adotlane

04/17/2008

Nice easy recipe. Replaced flour with whole wheat flour and brown sugar with Splenda brand brown sugar. Cookies are a light not too sweet treat.

Helpful

(7)

ncsuemme

11/21/2005

Helpful

(6)

Peace Frog

08/20/2009

Very yummy! I only rolled in white sugar and added a drop of almond extract to the dough. Recipe not well-written and did not make 6 dozen only about 2 1/2 dozen.

Helpful

(4)

shaishai

12/21/2008

It was only okay for me. Found them simple in flavour and boring. I will add chocolate chips next time.

Helpful

(4)

BATTYNAT82

12/10/2004

Delicious and easy to make I am definately making these again. It is also a simple recipe to add your own variation to such as nuts or spices I added cinnamon.

Helpful

(3)

Carrie C

04/09/2008

Very yummy cookies! I used the coffee icing also found on this website and the two combined made a delicious treat. Not sure if I will have any left to share with the family.:)

Helpful

(3)

FoodJunkie76

07/27/2010

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(3)

Irish Aficionado

05/19/2011

Good cookies reminds me of a snickerdoodle. Though definitely does not make 6 dozen! I made 1inch balls and it just made 3 dozen. But flavor wise they are good.

Helpful

(3)

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