Can Bourbon Balls be frozen?

u003cbr/u003eI love these most out of the freezer! As the bourbon doesn't freeze the balls all the way, they are chilled yet still easy to bite. If I had to choose whether to eat them at room temperature or out of the freezer, I'd choose the freezer! I usually keep them in there for the better part of December and grab one or two after dinner most nights.

Can bourbon balls get you drunk? u003cbr/u003e

I used to think this when I was a kid and my mom would make them! Hers were a bit stronger than mine, so I suppose it's possible. As there is only ~1/4 cup of bourbon in these, you'd have to eat a lot of balls to feel anything. A normal serving sizeu002du002d 1 or 3 will not make you drunk.

Does the alcohol evaporate from bourbon balls? u003cbr/u003e

No, since the balls are no bake, the alcohol doesn't evaporate the way it does in cooked recipes.

Chocolate Bourbon Balls

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ~30 balls
Category: dessert
Method: no bake
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegan

Description

Chocolate Bourbon Balls! This easy bourbon ball recipe is perfect for holiday gifting.

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ~30 balls
Category: dessert
Method: no bake
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegan

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ~30 balls
Category: dessert
Method: no bake
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegan

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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

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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.

Find it online: https://www.delishknowledge.com/chocolate-bourbon-balls/

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