KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS

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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Christmas     Chill

Yield 56 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pecans
5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioner's sugar
18 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate
Shavings of paraffin wax (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
Note - recipe easily doubles without any adjustment to proportions.

Steps:

  • 1.Place the nuts in a sealable container. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak at least overnight. (The intensity of the bourbon flavor grows over time.) 2.Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. 3. Work with small batches of the batter at a time - about an orange-sized mass - and put remainder of batter into bowl and into refrigerator. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight. (May keep batter for up to a week.) 4.Line a tray with waxed paper. 5. Shave some paraffin into and melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Do not let water contact the chocolate, as it will ruin consistency. 6. Work with small batches of perhaps 20 balls at a time (as the balls will become soft) and coat the balls in the melted chocolate. Easiest to poke with a toothpick and dip. Be careful not to embed the toothpick into a nut or too deeply into the ball, as it can be difficult to detach from toothpick and drop to wax paper-covered tray. Conversely, make sure it's firmly attached or it may fall into the chocolate. After dipping all balls in each batch, dip toothpick into chocolate and dribble chocolate to cover holes from toothpick on each ball. Arrange on the prepared tray. 7. Cool until firm. Store in refrigerator until serving.

Nife Cutie
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These bourbon balls didn't turn out well for me. I think I followed the recipe incorrectly.


Md Akash Rana
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These bourbon balls were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding more butter or cream next time.


Zarah Akther
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The bourbon flavor in these balls is a bit too strong for me. I think I'll try using a different type of bourbon next time.


Naheed Ali Ali
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These bourbon balls are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


bolaji opeyemi
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I've never made bourbon balls before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Erildo Lule
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These bourbon balls are a great way to use up leftover bourbon. I always have a bottle of bourbon on hand, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it.


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


chavanice Green
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These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


sphamandlanzama02 spharensi
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I was a little hesitant to try these bourbon balls because I'm not a big fan of bourbon. But I was pleasantly surprised! The bourbon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Protus Mukoya
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These bourbon balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love that they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.


jorja lee rose
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I've made these bourbon balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet, boozy, and nutty.


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


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