Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls

By: KY Piano Teacher 
"Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Michelle23464   view full review
This is how I fixed them. The only thing is I roll them out and put tooth picks in them then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Kelly Hagelman   view full review
Trust me. This is the bourbon ball recipe. Make sure to buy quality Kentucky bourbon. Half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by DayLit   view full review
I've used this same recipe for over twenty years, and it's by far the best and most reliable. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by KY Piano Teacher   view full review
I solve the melting problem by forming the balls, placing them on a cookie sheet lined with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by Bluegrass Deb   view full review
This is very similar the bourbon ball my grannie made for Christmas while I was growing up in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by mel   view full review
very good, this is the recipe I have always used. Just a note for those who aren't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by Melissa   view full review
I made these for Christmas because they are one of my Dad's favorites!! I added a bit more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by LUCIES12   view full review
These were great! I used Maker's Mark, and glad I did--delicious, and the entire family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by SLS73   view full review
Used pecans (none on top) and followed recipe, adding only a tad more bourbon when mixing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by melissaevans2009   view full review
Great! My boyfriend says they are just as good as the ones he tried on a tour of the Makers...

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