Bourbon Balls
Recipe Collection: Dessert
Bourbon Balls elevate your holiday celebrations with a vegetarian American treat that combines rich chocolate and smooth bourbon for a truly memorable flavor. These delightful confections are perfect for Christmas gatherings and are sure to impress your friends and family. With a sweet, chocolatey exterior and a nutty crunch from pecans, these bliss balls are versatile enough to serve as a festive dessert or a thoughtful gift.
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Overview
Steph's Bourbon Balls are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for Christmas gatherings. These rich, chocolatey confections are infused with bourbon, making them a festive favorite that friends and family will request year after year.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Nuts, Dairy
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 20
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 0.5 Cup white sugar
- 2.5 Cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 0.5 Cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 Cup pecans, minced
- 2 Cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 0.25 Cup bourbon whiskey
Steps
- Place the white sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and minced pecans. Mix well.
- Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until melted. Stir until smooth.
- Beat the light corn syrup and bourbon whiskey into the melted chocolate.
- Scrape the chocolate mixture into the crumb mixture and stir well to combine.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the reserved white sugar.
- Place the finished bourbon balls on a cooling rack to set.
Notes
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Enjoy these bourbon balls as a festive treat or gift during the holiday season!
