Bourbon Balls
These traditional Bourbon Balls are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, made with vanilla wafers, pecans, chocolate, and a hearty splash of bourbon.
Servings: 36 Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup bourbon
- 2½ tablespoons light corn syrup
Instructions
- Place cookies in the food processor bowl equipped with a steel blade and pulse the cookies until finely crushed. Be sure to use the pulse function, as continuously running the food processor can turn the mixture into a butter-like consistency.
- In a deep bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the bourbon and corn syrup.
- Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry mixture; mix and blend well until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
- Remove it from the fridge, scoop small sections of dough, and form them into 1-inch balls. Then, roll them in powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- For a more intense flavor, make the bourbon balls 3 days in advance.
Notes
- Use a Food Processor: To make things easier, you can use a food processor for the entire recipe. First, combine the vanilla wafers and pecans, pulsing a few times until you have a mixture that looks like breadcrumbs. Then, add the sugar and cocoa. Pulse again. Finally, add the liquid ingredients and pulse until everything is well combined.
- Bourbon balls are best stored in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container after you have added the powdered sugar coating. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
- You can also freeze these in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost them in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
