Easy Chocolate Covered Bourbon Balls
These Easy Chocolate Covered Bourbon Balls are a rich and boozy treat, combining crushed pecans, vanilla wafers, and bourbon, all dipped in smooth dark chocolate for a decadent bite-sized dessert.
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate
- Fork or dipping tool for coating the bourbon balls
- Refrigerator for chilling the bourbon balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs finely crushed
- 1 cup chopped pecans toasted for extra flavor
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 12 oz dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and powdered sugar.
- Stir in bourbon and corn syrup until the mixture comes together.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the bourbon balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled bourbon ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Let the chocolate harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Optional Equipment: A double boiler can be used instead of a microwave for melting chocolate.
- Customization: Roll bourbon balls in cocoa powder or powdered sugar instead of dipping in chocolate.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Serving Tip: Let bourbon balls sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 140Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.2mg
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