4-Ingredient Pecan Balls
These 4-Ingredient Pecan Balls are buttery, nutty, and irresistibly simple. Made with just flour, butter, sugar, and chopped pecans, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holidays, gifting, or a quick homemade treat. Dip in chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for an easy dessert everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 pecan balls
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Melted chocolate (optional, for drizzling or dipping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for rolling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. The dough will be crumbly but should hold when pressed.
- Roll dough into 1–1.5 inch balls using your hands. Slightly dampen hands if needed to help shape the balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan. Once fully cooled, optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Dough is naturally crumbly—just press it gently to form.
- Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist.
- Can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pecan ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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