These delicious little bourbon balls are easy, no-bake treats. Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Bourbon chicken carbs has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Our bourbon balls can be rolled in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or finely chopped pecans. 4 cup of confectioners’ sugar, and add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder. Thoroughly combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, and the cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, blend the bourbon and corn syrup.

Stir the bourbon mixture into the dry mixture. Stir and mix well with the help of a wooden or stainless steel spoon. Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours. 2 to 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar into a wide, shallow bowl. Place a bowl of cold water next to your working area.

Wet your hands with cold water and shape small bits of the dough into balls. Roll them in the confectioners’ sugar. Serve right away, or store in the refrigerator in tightly covered containers for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, the bourbon balls can also be frozen. Leave in the fridge overnight to thaw, and then at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours before rolling in the confectioners’ sugar and serving. 50 semi-sweet cocoa powder and confectioners’ sugar. Replace the bourbon with a good quality rum or tequila.