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Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

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  • 1,440 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🌰 1 cup chopped nuts
    • 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
    • 🧂 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, softened
    • 🍫 18 ounces semisweet chocolate

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place nuts in a sealable jar. Pour bourbon over nuts; seal and allow to soak for 8 hours to overnight.

3

Mix sugar and butter in a medium bowl; fold in soaked nuts with bourbon. Form mixture into 3/4-inch balls and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

4

Line a baking tray with waxed paper; set aside.

5

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.

6

Roll balls in melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in the refrigerator until serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

249

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Allowing the nuts to soak in bourbon overnight will enhance the flavor.Use a double boiler to melt chocolate for a smooth texture and to avoid burning.Refrigerating the mixture overnight makes it easier to form into balls.Using waxed paper on the tray prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.Kentucky bourbon is recommended for authentic flavor, but you can use other brands if needed.