Best 8 Amazing Bourbon Balls With Cherries Recipes

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For a delightful and decadent treat, look no further than the "Amazing Bourbon Balls with Cherries" recipe. These bite-sized confections combine the rich flavors of bourbon and chocolate with the tartness of cherries, resulting in a truly irresistible experience. Each bourbon ball is a perfect balance of textures, with a soft and chewy center encased in a layer of dark chocolate. The addition of cherries adds a burst of sweetness that complements the bourbon and chocolate flavors. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to serve at your next gathering or a homemade gift for the holidays, these bourbon balls are sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY BOURBON BALLS



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This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving.

Provided by MYRAMANI

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup bourbon
¼ cup corn syrup
3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 ½ cups ground walnuts
24 candied cherries, halved
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
  • Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 37.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BOURBON BALLS



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This is kind of a cross between a cookie and a candy. My mom used to make these every year during the holidays when I was a kid, although times were different back then, and since this is no-bake, the alcohol doesn't have a chance to cook off. Yeah, don't give these to the kids! Servings are based on two of these per person... Good luck stopping at two!

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 18 balls, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces chocolate chips
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup Bourbon
8 1/2 ounces chocolate wafers, crushed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherry
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in top of double boiler or on low in the microwave.
  • Remove from heat, add corn syrup and bourbon.
  • In large bowl mix wafer crumbs, nuts, confectioners sugar and cherries.
  • Add chocolate mixture.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 27.1, Protein 5.2

AMAZING BOURBON BALLS WITH CHERRIES



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I make these every year for my family. They are always gobbled up very quickly, so I make multiple batches. You can find the glazed cherries next to the fruitcake fruit. You can make them without nuts, too. Just increase the amount of cherries.

Provided by Blue Toile

Categories     Candy

Time 5h

Yield 3 dozen, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fine chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fine chopped red glazed cherries
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 lb confectioners' sugar
16 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon paraffin wax
additional confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak walnuts and cherries in bourbon for 4-5 hours. (The longer you soak them, the more they absorb the alcohol.) Drain well.
  • Soften butter. Mix butter with confectioners sugar and add to nuts and cherries. (You might need to add more sugar if the mixture is to wet.) Roll into balls (about half the size you wish your final bourbon ball to be). Refridgerate at least 30 minutes until set.
  • Melt chocolate and wax in double broiler. Drop balls into chocolate and put on wax paper. Let set until chocolate hardens. (I always put them in the fridge to speed up the process.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 32.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 18.7, Protein 2.9

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS



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Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy.

Provided by KY Piano Teacher

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Truffle Recipes

Time 16h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup chopped nuts
5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
½ cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
18 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
  • Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
  • Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 27.6 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

CHERRY BOURBON BALLS



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This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving.

Provided by MYRAMANI

Categories     No-Bake Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup bourbon
¼ cup corn syrup
3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 ½ cups ground walnuts
24 candied cherries, halved
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
  • Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 37.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BOURBON CHERRIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Bourbon Cherries Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by theinletgirl

Number Of Ingredients 10

CHERRIES:
3 (10-ounce) jars maraschino cherries with stems, drained
Jim Beam Borbon
FONDANT:
1 ⁄3 cup butter, softened
2 1⁄4 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
DIPPING CHOCOLATE:
4 cups of semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • If you are using the bourbon, pour the liquid out of the cherries and replace it with bourbon. Let marinate for at least 48 hours. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, and whipping cream beating well until a "dough" ball forms. Set aside. Drain cherries and reserve the bourbon for sipping later. If there are any stemless cherries in the jar add them to the "cherry infused bourbon" for added flavor. The fondant will be sticky, place a couple of Tablespoons of powdered sugar on a plate to frequently dip hands into while handling the fondant. Shape the fondant around the cherries, by pinching some fondant (about the size of a cherry roll into a ball with sugar powder coated hands. Press the ball into a flat round disc and using your thumbs continue to press into a thin circle. Wrap the circle of fondant around a cherry covering completely. Gently roll the covered cherry between your hands to smooth. Place fondant covered cherry on wax paper. Repeat until all cherries are covered.  Dipping: Microwave chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwavable bowl on HIGH for 90 seconds or until melted, stirring twice. Coat cherries by holding stems and dipping them into the chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip; place on wax paper. Let stand until firm. If chocolate becomes hard to work with, return chocolate to microwave for 30 seconds. Store loosely covered in a cool place 1 week or until centers soften. Cherries can be eaten immediately, but they seem to get better after "resting" a while.

DERBY-STYLE BOURBON BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Derby-Style Bourbon Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed walnuts, bourbon whiskey, graham crackers, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, melted chocolate, coconut oil

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup crushed walnuts, plus more for topping
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
12 graham crackers
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup melted chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed walnuts and bourbon. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight.
  • Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until the crackers have broken down into crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the crushed graham crackers, soaked walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Freeze for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls, then freeze for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
  • Coat the balls in the melted chocolate, then sprinkle the tops with crushed walnuts.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 9 grams

BOURBON BALLS



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Bourbon Balls function as the ultimate easy dessert for Southern cocktail parties, and they put a sweet, slightly boozy finish on any get-together. Think of them as an edible digestif. Crushed vanilla wafers hold all the chocolatey goodness together. Buy an 11-ounce box and remove two dozen wafers to save for another use, like Banana Pudding.

Provided by Editors of Garden & Gun

Categories     Cookies     Bourbon     Chocolate     Dessert     Pecan     HarperCollins     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 48, serves 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 8 ounces)
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such as Nashville-made Olive & Sinclair 67% cacao chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup bourbon
Optional coatings:
Finely ground vanilla wafers
Finely chopped pecans or other nuts
Dusting of cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar, or confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the crushed wafers and pecans in a large bowl. Place the chopped chocolate in a separate bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cream, corn syrup, and cinnamon, place over medium heat, and bring to just a boil, stirring constantly. Immediately pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate and whisk to blend in the cream as the chocolate melts. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk in the bourbon.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumb-nut mixture and stir well to combine. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Form the mixture into balls with a small melon baller (about 2 teaspoons), roll in coatings if desired, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Soften the butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will help them cream together smoothly and create a more consistent batter.
  • Use high-quality bourbon: The quality of the bourbon you use will greatly affect the flavor of the bourbon balls. Choose a bourbon that you enjoy drinking neat, as the flavor will be concentrated in the bourbon balls.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the bourbon balls tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the dough before shaping: This will help the dough hold its shape better and prevent it from sticking to your hands.
  • Use a variety of coatings: You can coat the bourbon balls in chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar. Get creative and experiment with different combinations.

Conclusion:

Bourbon balls are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own bourbon balls at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and boozy treat, give bourbon balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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