Steph's Bourbon Balls

Name: Steph's Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 40 bourbon balls
Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar; 2 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs; ½ cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; ¼ cup bourbon whiskey

Rating: 4.22 stars

18 Ratings
16 Reviews
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These bourbon balls are my signature Christmas candy. You'll get requests to make these every year!

By Steph T.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

additional:

10 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

40 bourbon balls

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup white sugar
2 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ cup bourbon whiskey

Directions

Step 1

Place the sugar in a shallow bowl, and set aside. Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and pecans in a bowl, and mix well.

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Step 2

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the chips. Stir the melted chips until smooth, and beat in the corn syrup and whiskey. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the crumb mixture, and stir well to mix.
Step 3

Form the dough into 1-inch balls, and roll each ball in sugar. Place the finished bourbon balls on a cooling rack to finish setting up.

Editor's Note:

You can substitute your favorite whiskey or use rum or brandy.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

272 calories; protein 2.2g; carbohydrates 37.8g; fat 13.3g; sodium 72.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

Jenica

12/18/2009

I made these and they were easy and taste great! I but Captain Morgan rum instead of the bourbon. Read More

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Joe's nani

12/23/2010

Hate to say it but I did not care for these. Not sure if it was the recipe (which I followed exactly) or if I just don't care for this kind of thing. Judging by how many others loved them its probably just not my thing. Read More

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18 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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Jenica

12/18/2009

I made these and they were easy and taste great! I but Captain Morgan rum instead of the bourbon. Read More

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(16)

mhgray

12/04/2011

I highly recommend this recipe. I tried another recipe for bourbon balls posted on this site, and they turned out more like chocolate coated, soggy sugar cookies. Steph's Bourbon Balls has a better consistency, is arguably less costly, and takes a fraction of the time to make compared to the other posted recipes. If Bourbon Balls are your thing, you won't be disappointed. Read More

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Steph T.

12/20/2016

I always use VO bourbon to make these. They taste best after a few days (if you can wait that long to partake). Update: After making these dozens of times I discovered a way to keep them from being too crumbly: dissolve the corn syrup in the bourbon before mixing into the melted chocolate. Worked like a charm! Also you can use walnuts instead of the pecans if that suits your tastebuds better. Read More

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Joe's nani

12/23/2010

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Mer

05/05/2013

I made these for a gathering but didn't have time to make them ahead. Even same-day I got rave reviews! I did use more bourbon than the recipe originally called for but the powdered sugar in the mixture really helps to keep them from tasting too "crumbly." Everyone absolutely LOVED them! Thanks Steph. Read More

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Kalynn Sinnamon

12/28/2010

these turned out a little dry but they are fantastic!! I used brandy. Read More

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Savanna Norrod

12/22/2012

This is the only bourbon ball recipe I use though with a few modifications. I use at least 1/3 cup bourbon instead of 1/4 sometimes 1/2 cup. I only use 1/2 cup pecans and slightly less than 2.5 cups wafer crumbs otherwise it's too dry and not chocolatey enough. Read More

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epizza

12/29/2011

Chocolatey and delicious! Read More

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mary

11/28/2015

I made these and mine were a little dry but worked a little with them and they formed up okay. My husband tried them and he said this was the first bourbon ball that he actually liked. I added 1/3 cup bourbon and did cover mine in chocolate instead of rolling them in sugar though. Read More

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Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 271.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 22 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Jenica

12/18/2009

I made these and they were easy and taste great! I but Captain Morgan rum instead of the bourbon.

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12/04/2011

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Steph T.

12/20/2016

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12/23/2010

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Mer

05/05/2013

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Kalynn Sinnamon

12/28/2010

these turned out a little dry but they are fantastic!! I used brandy.

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Savanna Norrod

12/22/2012

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epizza

12/29/2011

Chocolatey and delicious!

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mary

11/28/2015

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