Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These delicious and easy little bourbon balls are a holiday tradition in the South. Serve them around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Makes: 48Hands-on: 30 minutesTotal: 2 hours 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 48

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 Tbsp. bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup

Directions

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly blend vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, 1½ cups confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
  • In a small bowl, combine bourbon and corn syrup; stir into vanilla wafer mixture, blending well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Sift remaining confectioners' sugar onto waxed paper or a large plate. Shape chilled mixture into 1" balls and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Recipe Information

Makes: 48

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 Tbsp. bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup

Directions

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly blend vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, 1½ cups confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
  • In a small bowl, combine bourbon and corn syrup; stir into vanilla wafer mixture, blending well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Sift remaining confectioners' sugar onto waxed paper or a large plate. Shape chilled mixture into 1" balls and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories60
Total Fat2g
Saturated Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg
Sodium10mg
Total Carbohydrate9g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars8g
Protein0g