Photo: Bourbon Street Balls with Pecans Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole pecans or pecan halves
- 2 cup crushed or processed vanilla cookies (recommended: Nilla wafers)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 jiggers bourbon
- 3 tablespoons white syrup, (recommended: Karo)
- Butter, for fingertips
Directions
Roughly chop the pecans in a food processor. Remove 2 cups and reserve. Finely grind the remaining pecans in the food processor.
Combine ground pecans, Nilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, bourbon, and syrup. Coat finger tips with softened butter to help you roll. Shape mixture into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter using an ice cream scoop. Roll in chopped pecans. Arrange balls on a dessert platter and serve. Ask for help rolling. Four hands make very quick work of this dessert!
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By Ms.Cookease
on December 20, 2011
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For so little effort, so good! At first I was worried as it was so strong of bourbon,but the alcohol evaporates just enough and imparts a wonderful flavor. It proved to be a huge addiction to all ! I had to make more.
By catiechacha_5683622
Boston, MA
on December 20, 2010
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Do you think graham cracker crumbs could be substituted for the vanilla wafers? I gave a three because I haven't tried them yet - Just wanted to post my question.
By Janelydia
Florida
on December 13, 2010
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Hey! after a couple of these cookies, who cares if they are not firm. Seriously, easy to make and a really good taste. I found that chopping the nuts in which you roll the cookie, a little finer made that process much easier.
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