Kentucky Bourbon Balls

     

Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy.

Original recipe makes 24 balls

Ingredients

1 cup chopped nuts
5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
18 ounces semisweet chocolate

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    16 hrs 30 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 252 kcal
Carbohydrates: 31.3 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 13.9 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 28 mg