Bourbon Balls
Crushed vanilla wafers are the base of this Bourbon Ball recipe. This sweet candy rolled in powdered sugar has pecans and a hint of cocoa. They are no bake which makes it an easy recipe for the holidays and gift giving.
Servings: 36
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, cocoa, 1 cup of powdered sugar and pecans.
- Add the corn syrup and bourbon. Mix well.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for at least 12 hours before serving.
- These will keep for 4-5 weeks at room temperature.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 36 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 bourbon ball. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg