Bourbon Balls — General recipe

Bourbon Balls

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 1010 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Bourbon Balls recipe the whole family will love. Made with vanilla wafers, confectioners sugar, pecans and cocoa. Easy step-by-step in…

This Bourbon Balls relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as crushed vanilla wafers, confectioners sugar, chopped pecans or walnuts and unsweetened cocoa powder. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1010 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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