Black Walnut Balls Recipes

WALNUT BALLS

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Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend shared the recipe with me. The moist bites and tangy sauce are always well received. -Bonnie Young, Desert Hot Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups finely crushed reduced-sodium saltine crackers
3/4 cup ground walnuts
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in the crackers, walnuts and cheese. Coat hands with cooking spray; shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over walnut balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WALNUT BALLS

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This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

FAVORITE BLACK WALNUT COOKIES

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An easy cookie to make, with the distinctive flavor of black walnuts. It is especially good with a nice cup of tea, or coffee.

Provided by Terri McDougal

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts last. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap them in wax paper, and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Slice dough logs into 1/2 inch slices, and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Mmmm nuttylicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 186.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

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