Kentucky Bourbon Balls: A No-Bake Southern Chocolate Treat

How to Make Irresistible Bourbon Balls

Bourbon balls are a classic Southern treat that blend rich Kentucky bourbon with chopped nuts, powdered sugar, and a silky chocolate coating for a melt‐in‐your‐mouth boozy dessert.

Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe

Description: These bourbon balls are made with Kentucky bourbon-soaked nuts mixed with butter and powdered sugar and dipped in smooth chocolate for a boozy treat.

Ingredients for Homemade Bourbon Balls

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup Kentucky bourbon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for thinning chocolate, optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Soak the nuts: In a medium bowl, combine pecans, walnuts, and bourbon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
2. Prepare the mixture: Drain nuts well and pat dry. In a clean bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually stir in 2 cups of powdered sugar, then fold in bourbon-soaked nuts until evenly combined.
3. Form the balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, roll the nut mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment‐lined tray and chill for 1 hour.
4. Coat in sugar: Roll chilled balls in remaining powdered sugar, then return to the tray and refrigerate another 30 minutes.
5. Dip in chocolate: Melt semisweet chocolate chips (and oil if needed) in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Dip each bourbon ball into chocolate, letting excess drip off, then place back on parchment.
6. Set and store: Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Store bourbon balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Why You’ll Love These Boozy Southern Treats

• Easy to make: No baking required—just chilling and dipping.
• Perfect for holidays: Great for gift boxes, cookie exchanges, and festive gatherings.
• Customizable: Swap nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) or try dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.

Chef’s Tips & Tricks

• For finer texture, pulse nuts in a food processor before soaking.
• Adjust bourbon to suit your taste—start with ½ cup and add more if you like a stronger kick.
• Use a dipping fork for quick, mess-free chocolate coating.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 249 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 34 g
• Fat: 13 g (Saturated fat 7 g)
• Protein: 2 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Sodium: 48 mg

Enjoy these bourbon balls as a decadent after-dinner treat or give them as homemade gifts—either way, they’re guaranteed to impress!

Recipe credit: Allrecipes