Day 5: Grandma Smith's Pecan Christmas Balls

Finally, we come to the end of our holiday recipe series with a spirited dessert from Karen, the self-starter and owner of AnnaBean.  More than 14 years ago when online shopping was in its very beginning phases, Karen launched AnnaBean as a means to stay at home with her then newborn daughter, Anna, and not miss a moment of those formative years.  She sought to provide a complete resource for parents looking for anything from crib bedding and furniture to clothing, diaper bags, and even nap mats & sleeping bags for school.  

As AnnaBean grew, so did Karen's family, with the birth of daughter Emily. In addition to running the day to day needs of the business, she is a great mom to her two daughters and the family's new very active (and very lovable) chocolate lab puppy, Scout. Karen is responsible for all of the great, quality products we carry as well as for the personal customer service provided in each phone call, email and order. 

Now, on to the baking!

Grandma Smith’s Pecan Christmas Balls

What You'll Need:

1 cup butter

2 cups flour

½ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup crushed pecans (or walnuts)

½ teaspoon anise extract

Confectioners’ sugar

Ready, Set Go!

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  

2. Cream butter and sugar.  Add vanilla, anise, flour and salt.  Mix well and add nuts.  

3. Roll into balls. 

4. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly brown.  

5. Roll in confectioners’ sugar while warm.  

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6. Store in a tightly sealed container after cooled.  Will keep for several weeks.

Favorite Annabean product: Jamie Rae Hats and Jubilee Chandeliers.

Favorite Food: Brooklyn Pizza and my favorite dessert is anything with chocolate!

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