Bourbon Balls

Name: Bourbon Balls
Ingredients: 2 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers; 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (lightly toasted); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/4 cup wild turkey 81 bourbon; powdered sugar or other topping

Marcy Franklin|Dec. 13, 2012 10:40 am EST

Bourbon Balls

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Your holiday bake-off just got a little boozier: try this recipe for bourbon balls, made with Wild Turkey 81 bourbon. Serve alongside your favorite bourbon or single malt for a holiday treat. (Or even some bourbon cocktails, like the Bourbon Fizz!)

Servings

36

Ingredients

2 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (lightly toasted)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 cup wild turkey 81 bourbon
powdered sugar or other topping

Directions

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in corn syrup and bourbon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar for a classic finish, or get creative and roll in unsweetened cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or dip in melted dark or white chocoloate. For a more elegant presentation, place in foil or paper candy cup wrappers. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.