Meemaw's Bourbon Balls

Name: Meemaw's Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies; 8 ounces pecans; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 0.5 cup flaked coconut, or to taste; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste, for rolling

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I've tried several recipes for whiskey balls, and the mixture always comes out too wet to form balls. My grandmother used to make these, and I finally figured out my own recipe that's as close to hers as I could get.

Submitted by themistycat

Updated on July 17, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

45

Yield:

45 balls

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Original recipe (1X) yields 45 servings

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
8 ounces pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup flaked coconut, or to taste (Optional)
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste, for rolling

Directions

Grind cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl.
Grind pecans in the food processor; add to cookie crumbs in the bowl. Stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar, bourbon whiskey, cocoa powder, and corn syrup until mixture holds together; roll into 3/4-inch balls.
Spread coconut onto a plate and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar onto a separate plate. Roll balls in coconut and sugar to coat. Arrange balls onto a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour.

Tips

Store whiskey balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99	Calories
6g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 45
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 24mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 40mg	1%

* 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.

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