Bourbon Balls

Submitted by i_luv_chocolate

"This recipe is one that's been in my family for years. Mom would always make some around the holidays and they are always a hit, these don't last long so you might want to make an extra batch for yourself to enjoy LOL."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla wafers, ground
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons white corn syrup (Karo Syrup)
• 1⁄2 cup Bourbon (or Brandy)
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (I use Pecans)
• powdered sugar (for rolling balls into)

directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and work into a paste with your hands.
2. Form into small balls.
3. Roll formed balls into powdered sugar.
4. Enjoy!

Reviews

[gadgetman0404]

These were very good and very strong. Made them for a Christmas party I attended last night and had to keep warning people not to eat too many if they were driving home. I found that the balls came out the perfect size using a rounded teaspoon for each. I also found that rolling the balls in powdered sugar briefly THEN rolling into nice balls made for a less messy process and better looking product. I then rolled them in the sugar again (and also rolled some in hot cocoa mix). These are definitely strong and I would be tempted to put in a bit less bourbon. I also think that a little candied orange peel might be a nice addition and a good complement to cut the burn of the bourbon just a bit. Definitely a make again.

 

[Colorado Lauralee]

These seemed better to us 24 hours after making them. At first they were too strong and also too soft. We'll make these again! Thanks for the recipe!

 

[GingerlyJ]

My mother in law makes these every christmas.. they are so decadent but you really can''t stop at one