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.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 2g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 8g |
| Protein | 0g |
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
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 2g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 8g |
| Protein | 0g |