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Cherry Bourbon Balls

SUBMITTED BY: MYRAMANI

"This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving."
PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
  • 24 candied cherries, halved
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
  3. Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by MBELTON
I diced up the cherries and mixed a half cup into the recipe.........awsome, pieces of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by I'm nuts too...
HOLY COW these are TAAAAAA-SSTY! I made these and then had to bring them to my mom's a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LJ8
Great Recipe! I took the advice of chopping the cherries into smaller pieces and just mixing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2002 by MOMDAD4KIDDIES
These are awesome me and my hubby likes these so well I made 2 batches. The longer you let... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2003 by J.Ragsdale
Wow these were too strong. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by rosichops
I made these before but really modified the recipe. This time I made these 'as is' and really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by gastlygoul
My mother used to make these for Christmas. Never with the cherries. What a nice addition. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by FIREFIGHTERSWIFE
I made these and successfully set them aside for a full week. Just amazing; I can't say... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by KATHY
Great recipe!! I only changed one thing. I soaked the cherries in bourbon for a few days,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by BABIDOLL02
I used Captain Morgan Rum and maraschino cherries(chopped up and added to batter). These were... MORE


 
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