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Chocolate Nut Butterballs

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 squares semisweet chocolate or 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, stir before measuring
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • granulated sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Melt semisweet chocolate with milk over hot water; cool. In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in salt and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Blend in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in flour and nuts until well blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 3 1/2 to 4 dozen chocolate cookies.

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