Kentucky Bourbon Balls

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  • Prep Time

    2 d 5 mins

  • Total Time

    2 d 35 mins

  • Servings

    24 Servings

  • Calories

    268 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Kentucky Bourbon Balls are a classic Southern treat made with buttery, bourbon-soaked pecans dipped in a rich chocolate coating.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pecans , chopped
  • 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 24 pecan halves
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Instructions

  1. Add pecans and bourbon to a covered container overnight to soak.
  2. Drain the pecans.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until well combined, then add in the pecans and stir well.
  4. Refrigerate overnight in a covered container.
  5. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds until smooth.
  6. If needed microwave an additional 30 seconds.
  7. Roll into 1 inch balls.
  8. Dip the pecan balls into the chocolate, tap off excess chocolate, and place back onto baking sheets.
  9. Place a pecan half on each ball (while chocolate is still wet) and leave to harden.
  10. Let candies fully harden for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before eating or storing in covered containers for holiday gifts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 132IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 132IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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