Bourbon Balls
Decadent no-bake chocolate truffles made with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, and bourbon. These rich confections feature a blend of bittersweet chocolate and warm cinnamon, perfect for special occasions or holiday gifting.
Ingredients
- •2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 8 ounces)
- •1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- •8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such as Nashville-made Olive & Sinclair 67% cacao chocolate, chopped
- •½ cup heavy cream
- •¼ cup light corn syrup
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •⅓ cup bourbon
- •½ cup Finely ground vanilla wafers
- •½ cup Finely chopped pecans or other nuts
- •¼ cup cocoa powder
- •¼ cup cinnamon sugar
- •¼ cup confectioners sugar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine the crushed wafers and pecans in a large bowl. Place the chopped chocolate in a separate bowl.
5 min
- 2.
In a small saucepan, combine the cream, corn syrup, and cinnamon, place over medium heat, and bring to just a boil, stirring constantly. Immediately pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate and whisk to blend in the cream as the chocolate melts. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk in the bourbon.
10 min
- 3.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumb-nut mixture and stir well to combine. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Form the mixture into balls with a small melon baller (about 2 teaspoons), roll in coatings if desired, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.
45 min
