How to Make Kentucky Bourbon Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of bourbon and chocolate, then you're going to love the Kentucky Bourbon Balls recipe. These sweet treats are a beloved tradition in the Bluegrass State and are a popular dessert option for parties, holiday gatherings, or just as a special treat for yourself. With the perfect combination of rich, boozy bourbon and decadent chocolate, these balls are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • waxed paper
  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 16 hrs
  • Total Time: 16 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 balls

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place nuts in a sealable jar. Pour bourbon over nuts; seal and allow to soak for 8 hours to overnight.
  • 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.
  • Line a baking tray with waxed paper; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Roll balls in melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in the refrigerator until serving.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg