Bourbon Balls
- 20m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 1h 20mReady In
Bourbon balls are a no-bake dessert made with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, cocoa, and bourbon, rolled in powdered sugar. They are a sweet treat with a boozy kick, perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 3.14 mg
- Iron: 0.15 mg
- Magnesium: 4.23 mg
- Phosphorus: 10.6 mg
- Potassium: 15.7 mg
- Zinc: 0.13 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup toasted chopped pecans, 1½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
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Step 2.
Add 2 tbsp honey and ¼ cup bourbon to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together when pressed.
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Step 3.
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 48 total). Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate.
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Step 4.
Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar to coat evenly. Refrigerate the bourbon balls for at least 1 hour before serving to firm up.