BOURBON BALLS
The sweet kick of bourbon in these confections will transport you straight to Kentucky. We dipped the pieces in a bittersweet chocolate coating and topped them off with crunchy pecan. The result is a Derby-worthy treat you can make and enjoy all year round.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 25 bourbon balls
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
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JR.RiPON. RANA
[email protected]These bourbon balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the combination of chocolate and bourbon. They are the perfect treat to enjoy during the holiday season.
Muhammad Irfan Shahzad
[email protected]I've made these bourbon balls several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the bourbon flavor pairs with the chocolate.
shaun Musonza
[email protected]These bourbon balls are the perfect balance of sweet and boozy. I love the way the bourbon flavor comes through in the filling. They are a great treat to enjoy after dinner or as a snack.
Musbah-Amiri
[email protected]I love the chocolate-bourbon ganache filling in these bourbon balls. It's so rich and decadent. I could eat these all day long!
Zeeshan Mahi
[email protected]These bourbon balls are a great make-ahead treat. I like to make them a few days in advance and store them in the refrigerator. They are always a hit when I bring them to parties.
Amelia P
[email protected]I made these bourbon balls for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge hit! He loved them and so did all of his friends.
Sagor Munshi
[email protected]These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday treat! They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and boozy flavors.
Lindsay Kelly
[email protected]I've never made bourbon balls before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Kal Marvins
[email protected]These bourbon balls were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Shanto Mia
[email protected]Overall, these bourbon balls were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.
AJIJ AHMED
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the bourbon balls to hold together. I think I may have used too much bourbon. Next time I will be sure to measure the bourbon carefully.
Alin Gurung
[email protected]These bourbon balls were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or adding a bit of salt to balance out the sweetness.
Alex McNugget
[email protected]I love these bourbon balls! They are so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to roll them in chopped pecans or walnuts for a little extra crunch.
M Tufail technical TV
[email protected]These bourbon balls were easy to make and turned out perfect! I used a mini cookie scoop to make them uniform in size and they were the perfect bite-sized treat.
Threedee
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these bourbon balls because I'm not a big fan of bourbon. But I was pleasantly surprised! The bourbon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. These were a great treat to have on hand during the holidays.
Anni Nyman
[email protected]These bourbon balls were delicious! I used a good quality bourbon and they really came through in the flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Bijayshankar Yadav
[email protected]I've been making these bourbon balls for years and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect combination of sweet, boozy, and nutty.
Fehsd Aftf
[email protected]These bourbon balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.