Bourbon Balls
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 10 hours
- Served Person: 18
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 pound box confectioner's sugar
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1/2 cup maker's mark bourbon whisky
- chocolate for coating
- paraffin (optional) for coating
- Carbohydrate 25.9456111407095 g
- Cholesterol 26.9944444444444 mg
- Fat 14.5671940242397 g
- Fiber 0.581333356924875 g
- Protein 0.662016667136085 g
- Saturated Fat 6.82881102664969 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (44g)
- Sodium 72.5719957611111 mg
- Sugar 25.3642777837846 g
- Trans Fat 0.916775453094989 g
- Calories 230 calories
Indulge in the holiday spirit with the timeless treat of Bourbon Balls! This delectable confection, with its irresistible combination of chopped pecans, confectioner's sugar, melted butter, and the distinctive flavor of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, is sure to spread cheer among your loved ones.
Creating these festive treats is a breeze. Begin by soaking pecans in Bourbon overnight, allowing them to absorb the rich flavors of the spirit. Next, combine all ingredients except the coating materials in a bowl. Refrigerate the dough until it firms up, ensuring it holds its shape when rolled into small balls. Dip each ball into melted chocolate, adding a touch of paraffin for a smoother coating. Arrange the chocolate-dipped balls on waxed paper and top each with a pecan half, gently pressing it into the still-warm chocolate. Allow them to cool, and your Bourbon Balls are ready to delight your taste buds. Whether you serve them at holiday gatherings or gift them to loved ones, these exquisite treats are sure to create cherished memories.
Step-by-step
- Soak nuts in Bourbon overnight
- Combine ingredients (except coating materials) and refrigerate until firm
- Roll in small balls and dip in melted chocolate with paraffin
- Place on waxed paper to set up
- Press pecan piece on top of each candy while coating is hot
- Let cool
- Serve or store for later
