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Bourbon Balls II

SUBMITTED BY: Pamela Maret 

"A favorite recipe that my family has been making for years that we received from a friend of the family. These are great for New Years Eve."
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This recipe has been rated 22 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
  2. Blend the bourbon and the corn syrup together. Add the crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2006 by Janine 
I just made these today for a Christmas party this weekend. It was funny...when I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2003 by MOUNTMAN 
This is a wonderful recipe! Even though I tripled the recipe I came out with 52 pieces instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2002 by MOMDAD4KIDDIES 
OH!! This has got to be the best recipe I have found for Bourbon Balls! It doesnt have a real... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2006 by CHAROLETT1 
I give these as gifts for christmas.Everyone loves them and they are so easy to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2005 by TISSIGIRL 
I've made this recipe with both bourbon and rum and both turned out great. You definately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2003 by AQUELLE 
I followed the directions to a "T". Ingredients did not form and I had to add extra wafers. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2008 by armywife892 
These are so good. If you have trouble rolling into balls, just refrigerate for a little bit.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2002 by CHASE MANHATTEN 
Great taste as well as easy to make. Also great with Rum MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on may 23, 2006 by REBECCAROD 
These are always a hit in my Christmas gift baskets. I make them several days in advance and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2005 by DECEMBER21 
This one just didn't work out well for us. It was too crumbly and I added more corn syrup and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Bourbon Balls II

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 52

  • Total Fat: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.4g

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