Hot-Spiced Bourbon Balls Recipe

Name: Hot-Spiced Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); 1/4 cup bourbon; 2 tablespoons sorghum*; 60 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp.)

Servings: persons

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons sorghum*
60 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp.)

1
Place pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
2
Sift together 1 cup powdered sugar, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, ground red pepper. Stir together bourbon and sorghum. Gradually add powdered sugar mixture to bourbon mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in vanilla wafers and toasted pecans; stir 1 minute. (Place a small amount of mixture in palm of hand, and make a fist around mixture, testing to be sure dough will hold its shape. If not, continue to stir in 20-second intervals.)
3
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
4
Chill 1 hour or until slightly firm. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
5
*Molasses, honey, or cane syrup may be substituted.
6
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Hershey's Dutch Processed Cocoa at one tasting and Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa at another.

4671

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Hot-Spiced Bourbon Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot-Spiced Bourbon Balls

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