Bourbon Balls I (makes 36)
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
* 1/2 cup chopped raisins
* 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
* 2 tablespoons bourbon
* 2 1/4 ounces colored candy sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix the butter and the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the chopped nuts, raisins, cocoa, coconut and bourbon. Refrigerate mixture until firm, about 1 hour.
2. Shape mixture into small balls and roll in chocolate sprinkles to coat. Work fast, as they can melt in your hands. Chill on a wax paper lined tray. Keep balls refrigerated in a covered container.
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Bourbon Balls II (Makes 48)
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1 cup confectioners' sugar
* 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/4 cup bourbon
* 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
* 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
2. Blend the bourbon and the corn syrup together. Add the crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.
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Cherry Bourbon Balls
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Yields: 48 servings
"This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup semisweet chocolate
chips
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup corn syrup
3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
24 candied cherries, halved
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
2. In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
3. Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 16 Hours 30 Minutes
Yields: 24 servings
"Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup chopped nuts
5 tablespoons Kentucky
bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package
confectioners' sugar
18 ounces semisweet
chocolate
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
2. Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
3. Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.
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Rum or Bourbon Balls
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 7 Days 12 Minutes
Yields: 24 servings
"It isn't Christmas without these!!! They go fast!! Try using bourbon in place of the rum!"
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup semisweet chocolate
chips
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup rum
2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla
wafers
1 cup chopped walnuts
(optional)
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Blend in rum. Add crushed vanilla wafers and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
2. Roll the chilled chocolate mixture into bite-size balls. Roll balls in a mixture of ground nuts and confectioner's sugar, or just plain confectioner's sugar. Store in a covered container for a week before serving to blend the flavors.
