BOURBON BALLS

Bourbon Balls - Smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy. Perfect for a Christmas Tray!

Bourbon Balls - Smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy. Perfect for a Christmas Tray!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Total Time 3 hours

Servings 36 Cookies

Calories 65 kcal

Author Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1 cup pecans , finely chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a deep bowl combine crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and the cocoa.
2. In a separate bowl, blend the bourbon and corn syrup.
3. Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry mixture; blend well.
4. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
5. Shape small bits of the dough into balls and roll them in the powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator over night in tightly covered containers.
6. For better flavor, make these 3 days in advance.