Pecan Ball

 

Ingredients:

5 Pounds
11 Pounds
  Butter Unsalted (Room Temp.)
2 Lbs.
4 Lbs.
  Powdered Sugar
1 Lb.
2 Lbs.
  Vanilla Extract 
1 Oz.
2 Oz.
  Salt
Pinch
1/8 Oz.
  Pastry Flour
1 Lb.
2 Lbs.
  Cake Flour
1 Lb.
2 Lbs.
  Pecans (Toasted/Chopped)
6 Oz.
12 Oz.

 

Equipment: 

  5 Pound Yield - 12 Qt. Mixing Kettle W/ 12 Qt. Paddle.
  11 Pound Yield - 20 Qt Mixing Kettle W/ 20 Qt. Paddle.
  Number 40 Scoop
  Sheet Pans W/ Parchment. 

 

Method:

  • Cream Butter With Powdered Sugar Until Smooth.
  • Add Flour And Mix Thoroughly.
  • Fold In Nuts Until Well Combined.
  • Bake At 3750f For 8-12 Minutes.

 


Pecan Ball #2

Ingredients:

  12 Oz.   Pecans (Toasted & Chopped)
  6 Oz   Sugar
  1 Lb   Butter (Room Temp)
  1 Tsp   Vanilla Extract
  1 Tsp   Salt
  1 Lb   Ap Flour Powder Sugar (To Dust Cookies)

 

Method:                                                 Bake At 325 of (About 10-15 Minutes.)

  • Using A 12 Qt Mixer And Paddle, Cream The Sugar, Butter, Vanilla And Salt On Second Speed Until Smooth And Light, About 4-5 Minutes (Do Not Over Cream).
  • On First Speed, Mix In The Chopped Nuts And Flour Until Blended, Scraping Down The Bowl As Needed.
  • Scoop Out With #40 Scoop, Round And Place On A Sheet Pan. Chill Until Firm Before Baking.
  • Roll Cookies In Powdered Sugar While Still Warm.

 

Source: Chef Ronald Ng, CCSF

 

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