Best 20 Bourbon Balls Recipes

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS

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.

CHRISTMAS RUM BALLS(OR BOURBON BALLS)

Steps:

• Sift the cocoa with 1 cup sugar.
• Stir in the spiced rum mixed with the syrup.
• Add crushed vanilla wafers and nuts.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Shape mixture into walnut sizes balls and dredge with remaining sugar or leave them plain.
• Store in a tin.

DARK CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight., Cream butter and confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Dip in chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Let stand until set.

BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• 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.

STEPH'S BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the sugar in a shallow bowl, and set aside. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and pecans in a bowl, and mix well.
• Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the chips. Stir the melted chips until smooth, and beat in the corn syrup and whiskey. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the crumb mixture, and stir well to mix.
• Form the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll each ball in sugar. Place the finished bourbon balls on a cooling rack to finish setting up.

MEEMAW'S BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Grind cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Grind pecans in the food processor; add to cookie crumbs. Stir 1 cup confectioners' sugar, bourbon whiskey, cocoa powder, and corn syrup with the cookies and pecans until the mixture holds together; roll into 3/4-inch balls.
• Spread coconut onto a plate and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar onto a separate plate. Roll balls in coconut and sugar to coat. Arrange balls onto a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour.

CHERRY BOURBON BALLS

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.

BOURBON BALLS

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.

MAPLE-PECAN BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the vanilla wafers and pecans and process until fine crumbs form. Add the maple syrup, cocoa, bourbon, vanilla, salt and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and process until completely combined and the mixture holds together when shaped into a ball.
• Portion the dough into 1 tablespoon scoops and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the dough is portioned, roll the scoops into neat balls.
• Melt the chocolate over a double boiler on the stove or in short bursts in the microwave. Using two forks, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, and rotate to cover completely in chocolate coating. Tap each of the covered balls over the edge of the bowl to release excess chocolate and transfer to the prepared sheet. Alternatively, roll the uncoated balls in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until coated.
• Transfer the sheet to the fridge to set for at least 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Melt butter/margarine in microwave in medium bowl Mix in sugar, nuts and bourbon.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• After chilled, shape into 1-inch balls.
• Refrigerate again until firm.
• Melt chocolate chips and half-and-half together in microwave (at medium-high (70%) for about 1-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until chips are melted) or in double boiler.
• When your mixture is homogenized, drizzle chocolate over candies.
• (You may want to let chocolate mixture cool slighly, but not to the point of solidifying.) Alternately, I believe the balls could be dipped in the sauce.
• Reheat chocolate as needed to keep it liquid.
• Chill on waxed paper.

CHOCOLATE-BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Mix chocolate chips and honey in 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until chips can be stirred smooth.
• Stir in crushed cookies, walnuts and bourbon. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in candy decorations.
• Store in tightly covered container at least 4 days to develop flavor but no longer than 4 weeks.

BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Form into 1/2-inch balls and roll in the extra confectioners' sugar. Wrap in waxed paper and put in the airtight container.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on half power for one minute. Stir, and continue microwaving on half power, check every 30 seconds, until completely melted (approx. 2-3 minutes). Stir in corn syrup and bourbon.
• In large bowl, mix together crushed vanilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, and chopped nuts. Blend in chocolate mixture until all dry ingredients have been well moistened. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Form 1" balls and roll in granulated sugar to coat.
• Store in covererd container at room temperature.

BOURBON (OR RUM) BALLS

Steps:

• Stir together powdered sugar, bourbon or rum and corn syrup. Add crushed wafers or Marías and chopped pecans. Form bite-sized balls and roll them in podered sugar. Store in airtight container with parchment or waxed paper between layers. Serve in candy-sized ruffle cups, if desired.

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• 1.Place the nuts in a sealable container. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak at least overnight. (The intensity of the bourbon flavor grows over time.) 2.Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. 3. Work with small batches of the batter at a time - about an orange-sized mass - and put remainder of batter into bowl and into refrigerator. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight. (May keep batter for up to a week.) 4.Line a tray with waxed paper. 5. Shave some paraffin into and 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. Do not let water contact the chocolate, as it will ruin consistency. 6. Work with small batches of perhaps 20 balls at a time (as the balls will become soft) and coat the balls in the melted chocolate. Easiest to poke with a toothpick and dip. Be careful not to embed the toothpick into a nut or too deeply into the ball, as it can be difficult to detach from toothpick and drop to wax paper-covered tray. Conversely, make sure it's firmly attached or it may fall into the chocolate. After dipping all balls in each batch, dip toothpick into chocolate and dribble chocolate to cover holes from toothpick on each ball. Arrange on the prepared tray. 7. Cool until firm. Store in refrigerator until serving.

GOLD-DUSTED BOURBON PECAN BALLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl sift together cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar and whisk in gold powder until combined well.
• In a bowl stir together wafer crumbs and pecans. In a small bowl whisk together bourbon, remaining 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and honey and pour into crumb mixture, stirring with a fork until combined well. Form teaspoons of mixture into balls and roll, 4 at a time, in cocoa mixture. Bourbon balls may be kept, in layers separated by wax paper in an airtight container lined with wax paper, in a cool dry place 1 week.

CLASSIC VANILLA BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• In a food processor, finely grind the shortbread. You should have 2 cups crumbs. Add the pecans and confectioners' sugar and pulse until the nuts are chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil. Remove from the heat and add 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Pour into the pecan mixture and stir until well-combined. Form into sixteen 1/2-inch balls.
• Place the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a resealable plastic bag. Microwave in 20 second increments until melted, squeezing the chocolate in the bag to evenly melt. Snip a small hole in one corner and drizzle the chocolate onto the balls. Refrigerate in an airtight container until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.

BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Method:
• Mix all together and shape in small balls the size of a large cherry, and roll in confectioner's sugar. Makes about 40 balls, depending upon the size.

RUM, BOURBON OR BRANDY BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Place Cocoa, powder sugar, pound cake crumbs, butter, cinnamon extract, and spices in processor. Give them a good spin a couple of times so they are evenly distributed. Add the alcohol of your choice. Process till it forms a ball. Wrap and place in the refrigerator for a few minutes. I let the dogs out at this time and made a cup of tea.
• 2. Cover a cookie sheet with waxpaper or parchment paper. Form the balls, just about walnut size. I used a small cookie scoop. Roll balls between your hands. Place on cookie tin between layers of waxpaper When finished place in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over hot (not boiling) water and remove from heat. Add corn syrup and bourbon. In large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar and nuts. Add chocolate mixture and mix well. Let stand approximately 1/2 hour before forming into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place in covered container and let season several days. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.