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.

Kimberly McCoy
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I've never made bourbon pecan balls before, but this recipe was easy to follow and they turned out great.


PURNIMA GOPALI
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I made these bourbon pecan balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Josphat Kochere
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I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I still liked these pecan balls. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


GReg MArtin
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These are the perfect little treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


sotto Kumer
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I had some leftover bourbon pecan balls and I froze them. They were just as good when I thawed them out.


Rana Dilshad
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I used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet and they were amazing! So rich and decadent.


Adela Delgado
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These pecan balls are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still delicious.


Marie Shedden
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I was a bit skeptical about the gold dust, but it actually turned out really pretty. And the bourbon flavor is perfect.


Raza King
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I've been making these bourbon pecan balls for years and they're always a favorite. The gold dust adds a festive touch.


Zaniyah Kirstyn
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These bourbon pecan balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.