Hazelnut Chocolate Bourbon Balls No Bake
Indulge in the rich, boozy decadence of Hazelnut Chocolate Bourbon Balls—a no-bake treat that's as easy to make as it is irresistible to devour. Featuring toasted hazelnuts, finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies, and a luscious blend of melted dark chocolate, bourbon, honey, and vanilla, these bite-sized delights offer the perfect balance of nutty, chocolatey, and boozy flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're coated in your choice of crushed hazelnuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar for a customizable finish. These elegant bourbon balls are ideal for holiday parties, homemade gifts, or a chic dessert option. Plus, with no baking required, they’re a stress-free addition to your repertoire of festive sweets. Refrigerate to enjoy them at their fudgiest or freeze to savor later!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hazelnuts
- 2 cups Chocolate wafer cookies (or graham crackers, finely crushed)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
- 6 ounces Dark chocolate (melted)
- 0.33 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Additional hazelnuts (finely chopped or crushed)
- Optional: Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool, then finely chop them using a food processor or knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate wafer cookies, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, and the chopped hazelnuts. Mix until evenly incorporated.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly but remain pourable.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted dark chocolate, bourbon, honey, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the wet chocolate-bourbon mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until the dough comes together. The mixture should be sticky but manageable.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in finely chopped hazelnuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar to coat, if desired.
Place the finished bourbon balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Store the Hazelnut Chocolate Bourbon Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.0 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 851 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.2 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.3 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 41.4 mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 2223 mg | 47% | |
*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.
