Mae's Fudge Balls

by Mae Spero

Servings: 6 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 egg white, slightly beaten
5-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, pecans OR walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, salt and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Beat in flour and cocoa, which have been sifted together. When well blended, turn onto waxed paper. Divide into fourths. Divide each portion into 18 pieces. Shape into balls and dip in egg white. Press gently in nuts. Reform into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 12-15 minutes.

CHEF COMMENTS

VARIATION:

Bake plain. When cool, dip in melted sweet chocolate.

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