Cherry Bourbon Balls: Easy Indulgence for Your Sweet Tooth
Indulge in the sweet and boozy delight of Cherry Bourbon Balls, a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, and dried cherries.
- Add bourbon, powdered sugar, and corn syrup to the dry mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each ball in the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, you can coat the balls in additional powdered sugar after dipping in chocolate.
- Feel free to substitute the bourbon with another spirit for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Bourbon Balls