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Taste of Home Bourbon Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted
Directions:
Directions:
Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight.

Cream butter and confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Dip in chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Let stand until set.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 Dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min + chilling
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Found this recipe in 2022 as a way to get rid of pecans stockpiled in the freezer. Was a big hit with Grandpa (and Kate) so will be bringing it back in 2023.

 

 

 

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