Bourbon Balls Recipe
This recipe makes a filling that is butter soft, sweet and creamy with a distinct bourbon bite. Enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with a fresh pecan half these candies are a perfect taste of home.
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Calories: 73kcal
Servings: 24
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups 1 lb powdered sugar
- 4-5 Tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 4 to 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 30 whole pecan halves for garnish
Instructions
- Cream butter, add powdered sugar, mix until smooth, then add bourbon and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
- Transfer balls to a freezer bag and freeze for at least 1 hour until very firm.
- Insert a toothpick into each ball.
- Melt chocolate until smooth.
- Dip each ball into chocolate, shake off excess, place on a parchment-lined sheet, and cover the toothpick hole with a pecan half. Let set.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 54g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg