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Bourbon Balls

Crushed vanilla wafers are the base of this Bourbon Ball recipe. This sweet candy rolled in powdered sugar has pecans and a hint of cocoa. They are no bake which makes it an easy recipe for the holidays and gift giving.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, cocoa, 1 cup of powdered sugar and pecans.
  2. Add the corn syrup and bourbon. Mix well.
  3. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
  4. Store in an airtight container for at least 12 hours before serving.
  5. These will keep for 4-5 weeks at room temperature.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 36 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 bourbon ball. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.