Cherry Bourbon Balls

Cherry Bourbon Balls

This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
110 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Step 3
Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.
Cherry Bourbon Balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups ground walnuts
  • 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 24 candied cherries, halved

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