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Reader’s Recipes: No Bake Bourbon Balls

Reader's Recipes: No Bake Bourbon Balls ~ these classic chocolatey bourbon balls are a holiday cookie staple, and best of all, you don't even have to turn on the oven to make a batch!

Prep Time
15 mins
Resting time
1 hr
Servings: 45 small cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely crushed Nilla Wafers, I used Nabisco Famous Wafers and I needed a package and a half
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or whiskey
coating
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted

Instructions

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  1. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pour in the liquids and mix well.
  3. Form small balls and roll in powdered sugar. Set on a tray and let sit for an hour.
  4. Roll once more in the powdered sugar, and then refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. These cookies can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Recipe slightly adapted from Saving Room for Dessert