DARK CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

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Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby bourbon balls—the blended taste of bourbon and pecans is irresistible! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Majid Majid ashraf
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These bourbon balls are so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.


holy boy
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I made these bourbon balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mackenna Wells
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These bourbon balls are a great way to use up leftover bourbon.


Fernando Guerrero
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These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Jack Marutla
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I love the rich and decadent flavor of these bourbon balls.


ZazoyaDraws
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These bourbon balls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Evil Duck
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I made these bourbon balls for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit!


Gyamfi Godfred
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These bourbon balls are the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Gabriel Pelayo
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I love the fact that these bourbon balls are gluten-free.


Sheraz Butt
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These bourbon balls are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still delicious.


Kshitij Sapkota
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bourbon balls are amazing!


Reagan Hamlett
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These bourbon balls are so delicious. I can't stop eating them!


Elphas Kelemu
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I made these bourbon balls for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best bourbon balls he's ever had.


Alexa garcia
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These bourbon balls are the perfect gift for the holidays.


MaudelHeads
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I love the way these bourbon balls melt in my mouth.


kingsley obinna
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These bourbon balls are so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.


Sissy
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I made these bourbon balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Syed Aftab Ahmed
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These bourbon balls are a great way to use up leftover bourbon.


Bright Gifty
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I love the combination of dark chocolate and bourbon in these balls. They're so rich and decadent.


Aman Vai
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These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.