MEEMAW'S BOURBON BALLS

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I've tried several recipes I found online, and the mixture always comes out too wet to form balls. My grandmother used to make these, and I finally figured out my own recipe that's as close to hers as I could get.

Provided by themistycat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
8 ounces pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup flaked coconut, or to taste
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste, for rolling

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Eric Mubanga
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I can't wait to make these bourbon balls again!


Sam Masika
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This is a must-try recipe!


Corritor Dorothy
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdullah Seid
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These bourbon balls are perfect for parties and potlucks.


Pelzom Dechen
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These bourbon balls are a great make-ahead dessert.


Ansar Zulfiqar
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I love the combination of chocolate and bourbon in these balls.


Sulky Sapphic
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These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday treat.


Faiaz Jubair Antu
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Roman abbasi Roman abbasi
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5 stars!


olivia culpo
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Delicious!


Brushyaxis 4058
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These bourbon balls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Beena Beena
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I was a bit skeptical about making these because I'm not a huge fan of bourbon, but they were surprisingly delicious! The bourbon flavor is very subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.


Muhammad Riaz
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These are the best bourbon balls I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate coating is perfect.


douglass ballentine
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I've made these bourbon balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and boozy.


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