Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Chocolate Bourbon Balls! This easy bourbon ball recipe is perfect for holiday gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups boxed ginger snaps, or vanilla wafers
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, dairy-free, for vegan version
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar or light corn syrup
- 3-4 Tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the ginger snaps and pecans in the base of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. See photo above for reference.
- Place in a large bowl and add in the melted butter, cocoa powder, syrup, and bourbon. I usually start with 3 tablespoons and then add in another tablespoon if needed/desired. The base isn't very sweet, but you will roll these in powdered sugar to help balance.
- Place the powdered sugar in a rimmed plate or bowl. Set aside.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball, then roll into the powdered sugar. Continue with the rest of the batter.
Notes
- My Mom's original recipe calls for 1/3 cup of bourbon, which I've always found to be a little too potent for my tastes. Therefore, I'd reduced it to 3 tablespoons or 1/4 cup, depending on preference.
- These store in the fridge for about a week. I prefer to store them in the freezer; because of the alcohol they don't freeze all the way and are a delicious after-dinner dessert.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ballsCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 178mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg