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Bourbon Balls
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4.8 stars stars based on 76 reviews - 97% would make this again
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Substitute the bourbon for rum and call these Rum Balls.
Makes about 60
3 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 75)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Powdered or granulated sugar
Mix crushed wafers, powdered sugar, pecans and cocoa. Stir in bourbon and corn syrup. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Refrigerate in tightly covered container several days before serving.
Reviews of Bourbon Balls:
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purple porcupines and Mr.tuttles in KY USA Dec 21, 2012
Would make this again.
YUMMY BUT INSTEAD OF BUBON BALLS I MADE AMORETTA BALLS!!!!!
YUMMY : ) 5 stars
Sep 27, 2012
Would make this again.
I changed the recipe up a little & substituted the burbon for Tuaca. Everyone loved them. 5 stars
Frances in Florida Dec 15, 2011
Would make this again.
y husband makes these frequently at hristmas. Everyone loves them and wait
for next year to come! 5 stars
A cookie baker Nov 8, 2011
Would make this again.
amazing sooo easy to make great christmas cookie 5 stars
Jimmy in San Jose, Ca. Dec 10, 2010
Would make this again.
WOW... they're great everyone loves them.
Will make for Christmas.
Thanks 5 stars
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