Description
Delightful bourbon balls coated in rich chocolate, offering a unique combination of chewy and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by melting chocolate chips with butter in a double boiler until smooth.
- Mix the crushed vanilla wafers, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, and bourbon in a large bowl until well combined.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the sheet.
- Finish with crushed nuts or cocoa powder while chocolate is wet, then let cool until the chocolate sets.
- Serve the bourbon balls immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
For variations, you can use different nuts or add flavors like almond extract or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate, bourbon balls, holiday treats, desserts, nutty snacks