bourbon balls

(1 RATING)
78 Pinches
Philadelphia, PA
Updated on Nov 15, 2012

My wonderful Aunt Hon's recipe. She's made this as long as I've been on this earth, maybe longer. Not for the kids!!

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans are best
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

How To Make bourbon balls

  • Step 1
    Mix dry ingredients together (crushed vanilla wafers, supgar, cocoa, chopped nuts and coconut) in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add the light corn syrup and bourbon and mix to combine. Roll into 1 inch balls. Roll in powered sugar.
  • Step 3
    These are best kept in an airtight tin or plastic container, seperating each layer with waxed paper.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #nuts
Keyword: #cocoa
Keyword: #bourbon
Culture: American
Ingredient: Alcohol

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