Mamaw's Bourbon Balls

Name: Mamaw's Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box vanilla wafers, crushed; 1 c powdered sugar; 1/2 c pecans, crushed; 2 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened; 2 Tbsp light corn syrup; 1/4 c bourbon; additional powdered sugar, for coating

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By Aleta Hepp
@aleta1178

This is my grandmother's recipe, she loves them! I make them every year now for her, even though she can only have a couple, lol.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Prep:

25 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

1 box

vanilla wafers, crushed
1 c

powdered sugar
1/2 c

pecans, crushed
2 Tbsp

cocoa, unsweetened
2 Tbsp

light corn syrup
1/4 c

bourbon
·

additional powdered sugar, for coating
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How to Make Mamaw's Bourbon Balls

Step-by-Step

Mix together first 6 ingredients, adding additional bourbon if needed to make a sticky but firm dough.
Roll dough into balls, and roll in additional powdered sugar.
Store in airtight container until ready to serve, at least overnight.

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About Mamaw's Bourbon Balls

Course/Dish: Other Desserts

Main Ingredient: Alcohol

Regional Style: American

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

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