These Kentucky Bourbon Balls are a delightful combination of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and smooth bourbon. They make the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, and are especially popular during the holiday season. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Just be warned, they pack a punch! So grab your favorite bourbon and get ready to indulge in these decadent delights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles, for decoration
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, chopped pecans, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Stir in the bourbon and corn syrup until the mixture comes together and forms a dough.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the bourbon balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once firm, roll the bourbon balls in the chocolate sprinkles to coat.
- Store the bourbon balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
