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Steph's Bourbon Balls

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"These bourbon balls are my signature Christmas candy. You'll get requests to make these every year!" — Steph T.

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1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

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Directions

Place the sugar in a shallow bowl, and set aside. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and pecans in a bowl, and mix well.
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the chips. Stir the melted chips until smooth, and beat in the corn syrup and whiskey. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the crumb mixture, and stir well to mix.
Form the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll each ball in sugar. Place the finished bourbon balls on a cooling rack to finish setting up.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Editor's Note:
You can substitute your favorite whiskey or use rum or brandy.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 18, 2009

I made these and they were easy and taste great! I but Captain Morgan rum instead of the bourbon.

—Jenica

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 23, 2010

Hate to say it, but I did not care for these. Not sure if it was the recipe (which I followed exactly) or if I just don't care for this kind of thing. Judging by how many others loved them, its probably just not my thing.

—Joe's nani

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Dec 04, 2011

I highly recommend this recipe. I tried another recipe for bourbon balls posted on this site, and they turned out more like chocolate coated, soggy sugar cookies. Steph's Bourbon Balls has a better consistency, is arguably less costly, and takes a fraction of the time to make compared to the other posted recipes. If Bourbon Balls are your thing, you won't be disappointed.

—mhgray

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Dec 22, 2010

I always use VO bourbon to make these. They taste best after a few days (if you can wait that long to partake).

—Steph T.

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Dec 28, 2010

these turned out a little dry, but they are fantastic!! I used brandy.

—Kalynn Sinnamon

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Dec 29, 2011

Chocolatey and delicious!

—epizza

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May 05, 2013

I made these for a gathering, but didn't have time to make them ahead. Even same-day, I got rave reviews! I did use more bourbon than the recipe originally called for, but the powdered sugar in the mixture really helps to keep them from tasting too "crumbly." Everyone absolutely LOVED them! Thanks Steph.

—Mer

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Dec 22, 2012

This is the only bourbon ball recipe I use, though with a few modifications. I use at least 1/3 cup bourbon instead of 1/4, sometimes 1/2 cup. I only use 1/2 cup pecans and slightly less than 2.5 cups wafer crumbs, otherwise it's too dry and not chocolatey enough.

—Savanna Norrod

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Nutrition

Calories
272 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
37.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
13.3 g
21%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
73 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steph's Bourbon Balls

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 272
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3g 21 %
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 73mg 3 %
Potassium 108mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
** Sugars 18.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 10 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.