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.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coat in sugar: Roll chilled balls in remaining powdered sugar, then return to the tray and refrigerate another 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
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
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine pecans, walnuts, and bourbon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll chilled balls in remaining powdered sugar, then return to the tray and refrigerate another 30 minutes.
- 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.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Store bourbon balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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