Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These take a little bit of time, but it wouldn't be Christmas without these wonderful, potent treats.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
• 1⁄4 cup Bourbon (please, use only the best quality)
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 4 (1 ounce)  squares  semisweet chocolate
• 4 (1 ounce)  squares bittersweet chocolate

Directions

1. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Stir in bourbon. Knead until mixture is blended and does not stick to hands; knead in pecans. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls. Chill at least 8 hours.
2. Place semisweet and bittersweet chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Working quickly, dip each ball into melted chocolate. place on wax paper to cool. Store in refrigerator.