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

Basimane Segakweng
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I've made these bourbon balls several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.


ROBEUL
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These bourbon balls are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Liliana Pineda
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These bourbon balls are the perfect combination of sweet and boozy. They're the perfect holiday treat.


IDEAL LOOK BEAUTY
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I made these bourbon balls for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best they've ever had.


Akhi Mone
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These are the best bourbon balls I've ever had. They're so rich and decadent, and the bourbon flavor is just perfect.


Rana Waqas Khan
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These bourbon balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


oses paul
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I've made these bourbon balls several times for parties and they're always a hit. They're the perfect size for a quick bite and they're always gone by the end of the night.


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


Luka
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I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but these bourbon balls were still really good. The chocolate coating is rich and creamy, and the bourbon flavor is just a hint in the background.


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


Nagasha Mackie
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These are the best bourbon balls I've ever had! They're so rich and decadent.


Marko Pejchinoski
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I was a bit skeptical about making these bourbon balls because I'm not a big fan of bourbon. But I was pleasantly surprised! The bourbon flavor is very subtle and the balls are just the right amount of sweetness.


faris Philippines
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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.


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