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Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Kentucky Bourbon Balls are a classic Southern treat made with buttery, bourbon-soaked pecans dipped in a rich chocolate coating.
Prep Time
2 d 5 mins
Total Time
2 d 35 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add pecans and bourbon to a covered container overnight to soak.
- Drain the pecans.
- Beat butter and sugar until well combined, then add in the pecans and stir well.
- Refrigerate overnight in a covered container.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds until smooth.
- If needed microwave an additional 30 seconds.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Dip the pecan balls into the chocolate, tap off excess chocolate, and place back onto baking sheets.
- Place a pecan half on each ball (while chocolate is still wet) and leave to harden.
- Let candies fully harden for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before eating or storing in covered containers for holiday gifts.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.