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

Steph's Bourbon Balls are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of bourbon with the sweetness of chocolate and the nuttiness of pecans. These little confections are perfect for serving at parties, giving as gifts, or just enjoying as a special treat for yourself. The recipe has been handed down through generations in my family, and it never fails to impress. Whether you're a fan of bourbon or just love a good dessert, these bourbon balls are sure to become a new favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup bourbon whiskey

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 40 bourbon balls

  • Place the sugar in a shallow bowl, and set aside. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and pecans in a bowl, and mix well.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the chips. Stir the melted chips until smooth, and beat in the corn syrup and whiskey. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the crumb mixture, and stir well to mix.
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll each ball in sugar. Place the finished bourbon balls on a cooling rack to finish setting up.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 108mg