Cherry Bourbon Balls

Name: Cherry Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 0.5 cup bourbon; 0.25 cup corn syrup; 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers; 1.5 cups ground walnuts; 24 candied cherries, halved; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar

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This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving.

Recipe by Cindy Laudico

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup bourbon
¼ cup corn syrup
3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 ½ cups ground walnuts
24 candied cherries, halved
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110	Calories
5g	Fat
15g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 38mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 37mg	1%

* 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.