Recipe courtesy of
Amanda Neal
for
Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of
Amanda Neal
for
Food Network Kitchen
Watch how to make this recipe.
Bourbon Balls
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 45 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 25 bourbon balls
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 25 servings
- Calories
- 114
- Total Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 11 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Protein
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 16 mg
The sweet kick of bourbon in these confections will transport you straight to Kentucky. We dipped the pieces in a bittersweet chocolate coating and topped them off with crunchy pecan. The result is a Derby-worthy treat you can make and enjoy all year round.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 45 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 25 bourbon balls
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 25 servings
- Calories
- 114
- Total Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 11 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Protein
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 16 mg
Ingredients
Bourbon Balls:
Coating:
Directions
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35m
Easy
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- For the bourbon balls: Pulse the vanilla wafer cookies and pecan halves in a food processor until the mixture turns to fine crumbs. Add the cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, bourbon, corn syrup, vanilla and salt, then pulse until the mixture is thoroughly combined and holds together when squeezed.
- Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls (each about 1 tablespoon; about 25 total) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each ball between the palms of your hands so they’re smooth and compact. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill and firm up slightly, about 10 minutes.
- For the coating: Meanwhile, put the chocolate and oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until completely melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Working one a time, use 2 forks to gently lower each bourbon ball into the chocolate mixture, turning to make sure the entire ball is coated. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then return to the baking sheet. Top with a pecan half. Return to the refrigerator until the chocolate is just set, about 5 minutes.
