Indulge in a little taste of Kentucky with these delectable Bourbon Balls! These bite-sized treats are a true Southern delight and a perfect addition to any special occasion or holiday gathering. Made with a rich combination of crushed cookies, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, and, of course, a generous splash of bourbon, these boozy delights are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Roll them in powdered sugar for an elegant touch and watch as they disappear from the dessert table in no time.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. pkg. vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1 c. confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4. c. light corn syrup
  • 2 T unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 c. bourbon
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar

Directions:

  1. In a bowl stir together vanilla wafers, confectioners’ sugar, pecans, corn syrup, cocoa, and bourbon until thoroughly combined.  
  2. Shape into 1″ balls.
  3. Pour granulated sugar into a shallow dish.  Roll balls in sugar to coat.  
  4. Store in an airtight container.  (Bourbon balls will keep up to two weeks.  Do not freeze.)