Nutty Orange Snowballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange peel and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cookies, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	195.85 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.11g	11%
Cholesterol	13.56mg	5%
Sodium	16.97mg	1%
Potassium	21.83mg	0%
Total Carbs	30g	10%
Sugars	8.14g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	1%
Protein	2.5g	5%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	4.5mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	340.53 Kcal (1426 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.36g	11%
Cholesterol	23.57mg	5%
Sodium	29.5mg	1%
Potassium	37.95mg	0%
Total Carbs	52.16g	10%
Sugars	14.15g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	1%
Protein	4.34g	5%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	7.8mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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