Bourbon Balls
Indulge in the rich, boozy decadence of classic bourbon balls—an irresistible no-bake treat perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. This easy recipe combines finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies, chopped pecans, and a dusting of powdered sugar with the deep warmth of bourbon and a hint of cocoa. The addition of light corn syrup ensures a perfectly moist and cohesive texture, while a 24-hour rest in the fridge allows the bold flavors to meld into a sophisticated bite-sized dessert. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and served chilled or at room temperature, these bourbon balls are as effortless as they are flavorful. Perfect for festive occasions, these no-bake treats are sure to impress with their rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups (crumbled, about 1 standard box) Vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup (finely chopped) Pecans
- 1 cup (plus extra for rolling) Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafer cookies until they are finely crumbled. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of the dry ingredients.
Add the bourbon and light corn syrup to the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture comes together into a moist dough that holds its shape when pressed. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of bourbon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place each formed ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Roll each bourbon ball in powdered sugar to coat. For extra sweetness and presentation, you can double-roll them in powdered sugar just before serving if the initial coating absorbs too much.
Transfer the bourbon balls to an airtight container and allow them to rest for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator. This waiting period helps the flavors meld together and develop a richer taste.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
