How to Make Meemaw's Bourbon Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meemaw's Bourbon Balls are a cherished tradition in our family, passed down through generations and eagerly anticipated every holiday season. These delectable treats are a delightful combination of rich, boozy bourbon flavor and sweet, creamy chocolate, making them the perfect indulgence for festive gatherings or simply as a special treat for yourself.

What makes Meemaw's Bourbon Balls stand out is not only their delicious flavor, but also the love and care that goes into making them....

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
  • 8 ounces pecans
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup bourbon whiskey
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ½ cup flaked coconut, or to taste (Optional)
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste, for rolling

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 45 balls

  • Grind cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Grind pecans in the food processor; add to cookie crumbs in the bowl. Stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar, bourbon whiskey, cocoa powder, and corn syrup until mixture holds together; roll into 3/4-inch balls.
  • Spread coconut onto a plate and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar onto a separate plate. Roll balls in coconut and sugar to coat. Arrange balls onto a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    99 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 40mg