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Sherry-pecan Balls Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a bowl stir this together flour & 1/2 c of the pecans to mix thoroughly; set aside.
Step #2 Spread remaining 1 c pecans in a shallow pan; set aside.
Step #3 In mixer bowl mix butter & sugar; beat until fluffy.
Step #4 Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step #5 Blend in orange rind & vanilla.
Step #6 To butter mixture add flour mixture alternately with sherry, mixing to mix after each addition.
Step #7 Gather dough into a ball & enclose in plastic wrap.
Step #8 Refrigerate until dough is firm enough to shape (about 45 mins).
Step #9 Preheat oven to 350°F Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in pecans to coat evenly.
Step #10 Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step #11 Bake until cookies are golden brown & feel firm when touched lightly (15 to 20 mins).
Step #12 Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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