How To make Cocoa Bourbon Balls

How to make Bourbon Balls Recipe - Easy to make Dessert | Baking with Mary DiSomma

Don't skimp on the Bourbon when making this easy dessert - Mary's making Bourbon ball. A Two bite treat that makes the most of bourbon and dark chocolate.

When your looking for a delicious dessert, that is not cookies, Mary’s Bourbon Balls Recipe is the perfect sweet treat. Chocolate with the bourbon is a great combination. I make these year round, they are that good! I hope you make them too.

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Yield: 30 Bourbon Balls

Bourbon Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
Dough
2 cups pecans
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (approximately 8 ounces)
¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa
2 cups confectioners’ sugar plus more for rolling
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup bourbon, such as Jack Daniel’s
Finishing
¼ cup cocoa powder
¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided

Rum ball variation
2½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup finely ground nuts or shredded coconut
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup Meyers rum (light or dark) or your favorite brandy
Extra cocoa or finely ground instant coffee, for rolling

Directions:
First, Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roast the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet pan. Bake for 3-5 minutes so they are nice and toasted.

Then, in a food process, process 44 vanilla wafers into crumbs. Add pecans to crushed wafers process until you get a fine powder. Transfer to a medium bowl.

I use this Bourbon from a distillery in Evanston Illinois. The underlying caramel notes are perfect for this bourbon balls recipe. And don't skimp on the bourbon!

I also use my private label vanilla - it's aged in a cognac barrel, with citrus, candies fruit notes and spices. It smells so good in here, The bourbon, chocolate and roasted pecans make the kitchen very aromatic.

Finish the balls: take 1 tablespoon full and roll them into a ball. Perfectly moistened by the bourbon.

Sift remaining ¼ cup cocoa with ¼ cup of remaining confectioners’ sugar in a large mixing bowl. Watch the video to see the mixture consistency.

Coat the bourbon balls in the cocoa-sugar mixture to coat.

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Bourbon Balls

These came out so amazingly delicious! It did take some preparation , I made them over several days. I first chopped the pecans and soaked them for 2 days . Then I combined the other ingredients and refrigerated the batter overnight. The next day I rolled them in confectioners sugar, shaped them and dipped them into the melted chocolate . It really wasn't very involved just a bit time consuming but well worth the time !
Also, do not use your very best expensive Bourbon to make these , just use something decent .

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Ingredients
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 - 1 and 1/2 Cups Good Bourbon ( not your expensive stuff!)
1- 16ounnce package Confectioners Sugar -Plus extra for dipping
1 Stick Sweet, Unsalted Softened Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2-4 Tablespoons Good Bourbon
16-18 Ounces Good Semi Sweet Chocolate Pieces or Chips
24 Pecan Halves

RECIPE # 5464 Lynchburg Bourbon Balls

RECIPE # 5464 Lynchburg Bourbon Balls

Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe

Who doesn't love a good no-bake dessert? This easy Kentucky bourbon balls recipe is the ideal balance of bourbon and chocolate for a perfectly boozy bite every time.

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Bourbon Ball Truffles | Flavors of the Bluegrass | A Kentucky Original Series

Invented at Frankfort’s Rebecca Ruth Candy in 1938, bourbon balls are a beloved Bluegrass treat. This simple combination of chocolate, butter and cream gets a kick from Kentucky bourbon to put a rich and silky spin on a classic confection. Bourbon is most closely associated with the cities of Frankfort, Bardstown and surrounding areas, but these bourbon-flavored gems have wide statewide appeal.

Betty's Version of Maker's Mark Bourbon Balls

Betty demonstrates how to make delicious and seasonal Bourbon Balls, made from the recipe of Maker's Mark. I received this recipe when Rick and I went on a tour of Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. (If you are interested in the tour, please view my video, Betty's Trip to Maker's Mark Distillery with Rick.) I wanted to share this recipe with you because it is a perfect candy to have on hand as the holiday season approaches. This candy freezes well, so you can make it early on and have it ready for guests at a moment's notice! I also like them when I have a taste for just a little something sweet. I actually like them better frozen!

Betty's Version of Maker's Mark Bourbon Balls

1 pound box confectioner's sugar
1 stick melted butter
½ cup Maker's Mark bourbon whisky
1 cup chopped pecans
(Also needed: chocolate and paraffin for coating)

Soak nuts in bourbon overnight. Combine all ingredients (except coating materials) and refrigerate until firm. Roll in small balls and dip in Bakers semi-sweet chocolate melted with paraffin. (I used a 12 oz. bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, mixed with 1 oz. paraffin in a double boiler. I then coated the bourbon balls with the chocolate mixture, and placed them on waxed paper to set up. I placed a single half-pecan piece on the top of each piece of candy, and pressed it lightly while the coating was still hot. I let the finished bourbon balls cool. You can use a refrigerator or freezer to speed up the process. Then I placed them in a candy dish for serving. These bourbon balls are wonderful for serving during the holiday season; also, they make great gifts! Enjoy!!! --And Thanks! to Maker's Mark!

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