Best 4 Gold Dusted Bourbon Pecan Balls Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable treats, where a symphony of flavors awaits your taste buds. Indulge in the culinary journey of crafting the extraordinary "Gold Dusted Bourbon Pecan Balls," a confection that tantalizes the senses and leaves you craving more. Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible delicacy.

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

MAPLE-PECAN BOURBON BALLS



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The bourbon ball was created in 1938 by Ruth Hanly Booe, a former Kentucky school teacher turned candy maker. The creamy original was whisky-spiked, covered with chocolate and topped with a pecan. Modern-day versions, like this one, are simpler to put together: Vanilla wafers, toasted pecans, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar and bourbon are combined in a food processor, rolled into balls and dunked in melted chocolate or rolled in confectioners' sugar. Ours also includes a bit of maple syrup for added depth. Bar chocolate, as opposed to chocolate chips, works much better for enrobing candies because chocolate chips have less cocoa butter and become too thick to coat evenly when melted.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     candies, dessert

Time 45m

Yield About 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces/225 grams vanilla wafers
1 1/4 cups/125 grams pecan halves, toasted
6 tablespoons/90 milliliters maple syrup
1/3 cup/30 grams cocoa powder
1/4 cup/60 milliliters bourbon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup/40 grams confectioners' sugar, plus about 1/4 cup/30 grams for coating (optional)
1 1/2 cups/255 grams chopped semisweet chocolate (not chips)

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

GOLD-DUSTED BOURBON PECAN BALLS



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Categories     Bourbon     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Christmas     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 dozen bourbon balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon edible gold powder if desired
2 cups vanilla-wafer crumbs (from about 55 cookies)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, and chopped fine
1/3 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons honey

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.

BOURBON STREET BALLS WITH PECANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 to 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole pecans or pecan halves
2 cup crushed or processed vanilla cookies (recommended: Nilla wafers)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 jiggers bourbon
3 tablespoons white syrup, (recommended: Karo)
Butter, for fingertips

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the pecans in a food processor. Remove 2 cups and reserve. Finely grind the remaining pecans in the food processor.
  • Combine ground pecans, Nilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, bourbon, and syrup. Coat finger tips with softened butter to help you roll. Shape mixture into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter using an ice cream scoop. Roll in chopped pecans. Arrange balls on a dessert platter and serve. Ask for help rolling. Four hands make very quick work of this dessert!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BOURBON STREET BALLS WITH PECANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 to 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole pecans or pecan halves
2 cups crushed or processed vanilla-flavored wafer cookies (recommended: Nabisco Nilla wafers)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 jiggers (1 1/2 ounces per jigger) bourbon, or to taste
3 tablespoons light corn syrup (recommended: Karo)
Butter, for fingertips

Steps:

  • Roughly chop 4 cups pecans in a food processor. Remove 2 cups and reserve. Finely grind the remaining pecans in the food processor.
  • Combine the finely ground pecans, vanilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, bourbon, and corn syrup. Coat finger tips with the softened butter to help you roll. Shape the mixture into balls 1 1/2-inches in diameter using an ice cream scoop. Roll the balls in chopped pecans.
  • Arrange the balls on a dessert platter. If the balls are too soft, chill (about 2 hours) in the refrigerator to help firm, if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your dishes.
  • Be precise with your measurements. This is especially important when baking, as even a small change in the amount of an ingredient can affect the outcome.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. Try different flavor combinations and techniques to find what you like best.
  • Have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and let your creativity flow.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article are a great way to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. With a little practice, you'll be able to whip up these dishes in no time. So get cooking and enjoy!

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