Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

November 4, 2024

45

easy

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  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir well to blend.
  2. Prepare Bourbon Mixture:
    • In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup bourbon and 1/4 cup corn syrup until combined.
  3. Combine and Chill:
    • Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until evenly blended.
    • Cover and chill for 3 hours to firm up the mixture.
  4. Shape and Coat:
    • Roll small portions of the mixture into balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
    • Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar to coat.
  5. Store:
    • Place in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. For even richer flavor, let them chill for a few days before serving.
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Ingredients:

Adjust Servings
0.25cup bourbon
1cup pecans toasted
2cups powdered sugar
2tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
1cup vanilla wafer crumbs fine
1teaspoon plus light

Directions

1.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir well to blend.
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2.
Prepare Bourbon Mixture
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup bourbon and 1/4 cup corn syrup until combined.
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3.
Combine and Chill
1. Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until evenly blended. | 2. Cover and chill for 3 hours to firm up the mixture.
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4.
Shape and Coat
1. Roll small portions of the mixture into balls (about 1 inch in diameter). | 2. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar to coat.
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5.
Store
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. For even richer flavor, let them chill for a few days before serving.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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