Do these sound yummy?

Mira06

So I was thinking of making some Mexican Hot Chocolate Balls for the Christmas party this weekend.  However due to my soon to be SIL nut allergy I would have to leave out the pecans, and I don't know if they will still be good with out the pecans.  Also the H didn't think they sounded all that appealing.

Here is the recipe:

• 1 cup butter , softened
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup pecans , finely chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325?F.

Beat butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, and the vanilla and mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.

Add in as much flour as you can while using the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the pecans.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.

Combine the remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll the cooled cookies in this mixture.

Store in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months, thaw before serving.

 

Deeder522

I think they will be fine with out the nuts.

However to truly be sure I would have to taste them first.

GRsweetpea

They DO sound yummy.  I don't think they'd work w/out the nuts though.  There's 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup of butter.  I don't think the powdered sugar would keep them together enough.

Make them for something else.

Mira06

GRsweetpea:

They DO sound yummy.  I don't think they'd work w/out the nuts though.  There's 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup of butter.  I don't think the powdered sugar would keep them together enough.

Make them for something else.

Darn.  Thanks. 

GRKaters

I'd just make them as is; SIL can avoid them if she knows what's in them. Maybe do an Oreo truffle as well.

Hoektastic

GRKaters:

Maybe do an Oreo truffle as well.

The Nutter Butter truffles are pretty good, too.

 

 

GRKaters

Hoektastic:

GRKaters:

Maybe do an Oreo truffle as well.

The Nutter Butter truffles are pretty good, too.

 

 

Perhaps not to someone with a nut allergy. 

Hoektastic

GRKaters:

Hoektastic:

GRKaters:

Maybe do an Oreo truffle as well.

The Nutter Butter truffles are pretty good, too.

 

 

Perhaps not to someone with a nut allergy. 

Oh no - not at all! Oops! 

goodgollie

I don't see how you can go wrong with butter, sugar, chocolate and cinnamon.  I actually prefer desserts without nuts!