Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

Wow...these little delicasies are POTENT! They are very easy to make, but for "sissies" you may want to half the amount of bourbon especially if you use a better brand...

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

We've made bourbon balls for years - without the 1 C confectioners sugar - much easier to pat into balls and then roll in the confectioners sugar. We grind until fine 1 box of nilla wafers, 1 cup finely ground pecans, 3 T light Karo, 1 1/2 T cocoa powder, 1/2 cup bourbon. Never had a complaint!

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Patti

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

you can also use brownies instead of vanilla wafer crumbs

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you

Home Town: Blanchard, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

Great recipe for adults who like alcohol-flavored sweets. Children did not like them and most adults.

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mworhacz

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

The best bourbon balls yet. I would not recommend putting too much bourbon in them. They are great to make ahead. These also make a great gift.

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MariaSK

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Living In: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2010

I did have some difficulty rolling them, but I followed the advice of another and put the mixture in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes. Got rave reviews from others!

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laurita

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2010

Very good! I roasted my own pecans and added 1/4 tsp. of Penzey’s double-strength vanilla extract. I’ve made this recipe twice so far, with consistent results and rave reviews.

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winecanine

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2010

I've been making these for years as gifts and my family can't get enough. I used graham cracker crumbs and often add more bourbon than called for. The confectioners sugar soaks in so dust them again just before serving. a melon ball scoop works well for me, just scoop into batter, then tap hard into a plastic bowl, finish rounding off with buttered hands.

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KNOXSCOOP

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2009

I made these tonight, followed the recipe exactly, except it didn't take quite all the liquid.Balled up nicely & they are now "aging" in the fridge. I'm sure they'll be a hit at tomorrow night's party. I used a spiced rum. Thanks for the recipe, Pamela

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