Eating My Way Through the Holidays! Yuletide Favs: Bourbon Balls! Remember the scene from “The Grinch Stole Christmas” where the adults in Whoville are throwing a key party? Well, I’m convinced they may have been nibbling on holiday Bourbon Balls based on the way they were flirting and having a crazy-fun time. Be forewarned. This recipe does contain chocolate and alcohol. You may want to mention it.
BOURBON BALLS
Ingredients:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup bourbon
2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Granulated sugar
Instructions:
Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor to make crumbs. Set aside. Over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate morsels; remove from heat. Blend in corn syrup and bourbon. In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, and nuts. Add chocolate mixture. Blend well. Chill 30 minutes. Using a melon ball utensil, scoop dough into 1″ balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Store in covered container for several days to season flavor.
So tempting!
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Yes, they are. Thankfully, they are small bites. π
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Wow very tempting!
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My weakness. lol π
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I am sure!
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I grew up in Kentucky, so I love making Bourbon Balls!!!
Iβve used different Bourbons for these over the years, and Iβve been using Woodford Reserve the past five years or so. I used to use Makerβs, but the WR is a lot smoother in confections. I always use Dark Chocolate with it too…. ππ
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I discovered Woodford Reserve recently and have to totally agree with you! Good call. πΏππ
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Haven’t seen The Grinch Stole Christmas for such a long time, but these bourbon balls must be a party hit!
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Check it out sometime. Itβs hilarious! π
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Yum!!
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Thereβs nothing like holiday food, in my opinion. πΏπππ
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