February 5, 2015
Boozy Pecan Balls
Hosting a singles-only Valentine’s Day party or looking to gift something extra fun this year? Try making these simple sweets that feature a little cognac for an extra holiday boost.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart.
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups ground toasted pecans
- ½ Cup superfine sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cognac
- 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
Mix together 1½ cups pecans and sugar in a bowl, then stir in remaining ingredients. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place remaining 1 cup pecans on a plate; roll balls in pecans to coat. Balls can be stored in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutritional Facts
Servings31
Calories Per Serving74
Total Fat6g9%
Sugar5gN/A
Saturated0.5g2.5%
Protein0.7g1.5%
Carbs6g2%
Vitamin A0.2µgN/A
Vitamin E0.1mg0.6%
Vitamin K0.3µg0.4%
Calcium6mg1%
Fiber0.8g3.1%
Folate (food)2µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)2µgN/A
Iron0.2mg1.1%
Magnesium10mg2%
Monounsaturated3gN/A
Phosphorus22mg3%
Polyunsaturated2gN/A
Potassium33mg1%
Sodium32mg1%
Sugars, added5gN/A
Zinc0.4mg2.5%