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My Grandmother's Bourbon Balls
5 from 36 votes

My Grandmother's Bourbon Balls

My Grandmother's Bourbon Balls are no-bake treats made from crushed vanilla wafers, finely chopped walnuts, sweetened condensed milk, and bourbon. After chilling the mixture, it is shaped into balls and rolled in powdered sugar, producing bite-sized, flavorful confections with a moist, rich texture and pronounced bourbon flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 60 1-inch balls
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Vanilla Wafer I used an entire 11 ounce box, finely crushed
  • 1 cup walnut finely chopped
  • 1 sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce can
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

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  1. Combine wafer crumbs and nuts in a large bowl. Add condensed milk and bourbon. Blend well. Chill for about 1 hour.
  2. Pour about 1 cup of powdered sugar into a shallow dish.
  3. Dip the palms of your hands into the powdered sugar and shape the “dough” by teaspoonfuls into round balls. Roll in powdered sugar.
  4. Store bourbon balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a high-quality bourbon that you enjoy drinking, as its flavor is prominent in the balls.
  • Bourbon Balls can be prepared 1-2 weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Freeze for up to one month by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and foil; roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
  • Keep them refrigerated to maintain texture; they may soften if left out too long.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bourbon ball Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 60 1-inch balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bourbon ball
Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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