How To make Bourbon Balls
1 c Finely chopped pecans
2 c Crushed vanilla wafers
1 c Confectioner's sugar
1 1/2 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tb Light corn syrup
1/2 c Bourbon
Confectioner's sugar 1. Combine pecans, vanilla wafers, sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup,
and bourbon, mixing together well. 2. Using slightly dampened hands, shape mixture into 3/4" balls. Roll
candy balls in sugar. 3. Store in a tightly covered container.
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls
1 cup chopped Pecans
1 cup Bourbon
¾ cup softened butter
4 cups confectioner sugar
8 oz Dark Chocolate
1 T shortening
2 T butter
2 T Pecan for garnish
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RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups of vanilla wafers crushed, 1/2 cup confectioner sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/4 cup of brandy, bourbon, or whiskey, 1 1/2 tablespoon of corn syrup, confectioner sugar for rolling balls.
INSTRUCTIONS: Crush vanilla wafers in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, mix vanilla wafer crumbs with 1/2 cup of confectioner sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa, mixed together. Add a half a cup of pecans, blend 1/4 cup of brandy or whiskey, and 1 1/2 tbs of corn syrup. Mixed all together to form balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until set. Can’t set for five days or longer. ENJOY ????
Betty's Vanilla Wafer Bourbon Balls
Betty demonstrates how to make Vanilla Wafer Bourbon Balls. Bourbon Balls are a traditional sweet treat in Kentucky. Below is a recipe where all ingredients are halved, making about 2 ½ dozen small Bourbon Balls.
Vanilla Wafer Bourbon Balls
1 ¼ cups vanilla wafers, crushed (Measure after crushing.)
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup Bourbon whisky
1 ½ tablespoons Karo light corn syrup (You may substitute another syrup here.)
confectioner's sugar, for rolling
Crush vanilla wafer until fine, and then measure. Mix 1 ¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs with 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Add ½ cup chopped pecans. Set aside. Blend together ¼ cup Bourbon whisky and 1 ½ tablespoons corn syrup, then mix into crumb mixture. Form into teaspoon-sized balls and roll in confectioner's sugar. Place in a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set. You may store these in a tightly-covered container for several days before serving. I hope you enjoy this Kentucky tradition! Love, Betty :)
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