Bourbon Balls With Maple And Pecans Recipe

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   Combine the vanilla wafers, bourbon, maple syrup, and half of the pecans in the bowl of a food processor.

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   Process till smooth-ish - about 45 seconds.

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   Using a small scoop, or possibly simply your fingers, shape thumb-sized pcs of the dough into balls about half as big as a golf ball (really, size is up to you).

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   Place the remaining finely minced pecans in a plastic bag.

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   Add in the bourbon balls, one by one, gently pressing the minced pecans into the sides till they adhere.

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   Top each with a pecan half, if desired.

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   Transfer bourbon balls to a cookie tin and allow to mellow for 1 week or possibly so.

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   The stout of heart will enjoy them immediately.

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   These treats take about 10 min to make but are really best if you make them ahead.

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    The bourbon flavour can be a bit strong for some till they've had a chance to mellow in a cookie tin for 1 week or possibly so.

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    After which, they are quite delicious as the maple, bourbon and nuts combine well.

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    There's a family story about my teetotal-ing grandmother and 2 fresh rum balls one Christmas that I shall keep to myself.

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    Bourbon Balls with Maple and Pecansyields 24 balls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.