Bourbon Balls
These Bourbon Balls are rich, chocolatey, and packed with a kick of bourbon! With a nutty, creamy center and smooth chocolate shell, they’re the perfect treat for anyone who loves a boozy dessert. I love drizzling melted chocolate over some of the truffles and rolling others in chopped pecans. Or, to make them more festive, add some colorful sprinkles--perfect for your Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board!
Servings: 24 bourbon balls
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons bourbon
- 3 cups (504 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add softened butter and confectioners' sugar. Using a hand mixer on low speed, mix until combined.
- Add the chopped pecans and bourbon to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Using a 1 ½-tablespoon scoop, portion the mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
- Place the bourbon balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the bourbon balls from the refrigerator and roll each into a ball shape. (If the mixture still seems too dry, add a bit more bourbon or a teaspoon of corn syrup.)
- Cover the balls with plastic wrap and place the truffles back into the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes, up to overnight, to chill.
- When ready to coat, add chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring after each session, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes, before dipping the bourbon balls.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove bourbon balls from the refrigerator. Drop each into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Using a fork, lift each bourbon ball from the chocolate. Gently slide it onto the newly lined parchment-lined baking sheet using a second fork or a toothpick. If the chocolate begins to thicken, reheat briefly in the microwave to maintain a smooth consistency.
- If desired, drizzle each bourbon ball with extra melted chocolate. For an optional garnish, roll in sprinkles or crushed pecans.
- Place the coated bourbon balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bourbon ball | Calories: 142kcal