Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These bourbon balls are made with Kentucky bourbon-soaked nuts mixed with butter and powdered sugar and dipped in smooth chocolate for a boozy treat.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
252 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place nuts in a sealable jar. Pour bourbon over nuts; seal and allow to soak for 8 hours to overnight.
Step 2
Line a baking tray with waxed paper; set aside.
Step 3
Melt 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.
Step 4
Roll balls in melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in the refrigerator until serving.
Step 5
Mix sugar and butter in a medium bowl; fold in soaked nuts with bourbon. Form mixture into 3/4-inch balls and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
Step 6
Gather all ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • waxed paper
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened

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