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Chocolate Bourbon Balls

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
  • 34 Tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Place the ginger snaps and pecans in the base of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. See photo above for reference.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the powdered sugar in a rimmed plate or bowl. Set aside.
  4. 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.

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