MAKERS MARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

RECIPE:

• 2 tablespoons Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey
• ½ lb. unsalted butter
• 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar + 2 cups extra
• 1 cup bourbon-soaked pecans
• 8 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
• 4 tablespoons grated paraffin
• Whole pecans for topping each bourbon ball

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, cream the butter by using an electric mixer. Add 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar and Maker's Mark alternately to the butter until blended. Gently stir in pecans. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the mixture to stiffen. Place 2 cups sugar into a small bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove mixture from refrigerator and scoop tablespoon-sized portions from the mixture. Drop into the sugar bowl then roll into a 1-inch ball. Place on the baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours. Melt the chocolate and paraffin in a small double boiler or use a coffee mug in a pan of boiling water. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into chocolate and place back on the baking sheet. Immediately top with a whole pecan and allow to cool. Serve at room temperature.