Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls

"Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
16 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 balls
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
  2. Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by Bluegrass Deb 
This is very similar the bourbon ball my grannie made for Christmas while I was growing up in... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Kelly Hagelman 
Trust me. This is the bourbon ball recipe. Make sure to buy quality Kentucky bourbon. Half... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by Melissa 
I made these for Christmas because they are one of my Dad's favorites!! I added a bit more... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Michelle23464 
This is how I fixed them. The only thing is I roll them out and put tooth picks in them then... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by KY Piano Teacher 
I solve the melting problem by forming the balls, placing them on a cookie sheet lined with... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by miss9tomoe 
I have never made Bourbon balls before but I have been told by my husband and other Kentucky... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by TheHappyCook 
Thank you for a simple yet wonderful receipe. My husband grew up in KY and now I live here.... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by MrsBurns 
These were so yummy!!! and are now my mom's favorite treat!! Thanks for the great recipe!!! MORE

 
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