Amaretto Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1 C. butter
- 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 C. amaretto liqueur
- 3/4 C. finely chopped almonds (optional)
- 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar for rolling
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 C. 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. 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 C. confectioners' sugar while still warm.
Yield: 2 dozen
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