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KY Bourbon Balls
You haven't been to KY if you haven't enjoyed a KY Bourbon Ball.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Dessert
Servings:
4
dozen
Author:
Melissa Jennings
Cost:
$20
Equipment
1 cookie sheet
1 wax paper
1 double boiler
Ingredients
1
stick
butter
1
box
powdered sugar
1
cup
chopped pecans
4
TBSP
bourbon (we like maker's mark)
4
oz.
semisweet chocolate chips
4
oz.
bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
On day one: cream the butter and sugar and add chopped pecans, mixing well.
Add the chopped pecans, mixing well.
Add the bourbon and quickly shape into balls using about 1 TBSP for each ball.
Refrigerate overnight.
Day Two: Melt both the chocolates in a double boiler until the chocolate has a smooth consistency. Dip the chilled bourbon balls into the chocolate.
Place the candy on waxed paper in the refrigerator to harden.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
This is a favorite of Tim Jones.