Best Bourbon Balls Recipe

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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
2641
Calories
Total time
120
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. By hand mix the sugar, butter, pecans and bourbon. Start off with a good splash of bourbon then add tiny bits if too dry. I've never once measured the bourbon and I've been making these since I was about 5, helping mom.
  2. Work mixture until smooth. The mixture should be stiff, not soggy, pliable but not crumbly. I hope that makes sense.
  3. Pinch a tiny bit of mix and roll it in the palm of your hand into a ball. The perfect size ball is a two-biter (a little less than an inch.)
  4. Place on cookie sheets and set aside to air dry. You should not freeze these to firm them quickly, just let them air dry a couple of hours.
  5. Melt chocolates, paraffin and shortening in the microwave 30 seconds at a time.
  6. Stir at end of each 30 seconds.
  7. It will take about 4-5 minutes to melt everything.
  8. Using a salad or cocktail fork place the ball on the end of the fork and dip into chocolate.
  9. Don't prick the end with the fork or a toothpick to dip as some recommend.
  10. Let drain and put back on the cookie sheet.
  11. You may top with a half or whole pecan at this point. This will make about 120 pieces at this size.
  12. When chocolate has set, take a knife and slide under the balls. This makes them come out smooth compared to just picking them up.
  13. Place each piece in a foil or paper fluted candy cup and place in an airtight container.
  14. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve or give as gifts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2640.75 Kcal (11056 kJ)
Calories from fat 824.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91.6g 141%
Cholesterol 122.37mg 41%
Sodium 25.52mg 1%
Potassium 285.23mg 6%
Total Carbs 470.72g 157%
Sugars 450.45g 1802%
Dietary Fiber 5.81g 23%
Protein 6.87g 14%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 61.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 454.43 Kcal (1903 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.76g 141%
Cholesterol 21.06mg 41%
Sodium 4.39mg 1%
Potassium 49.08mg 6%
Total Carbs 81g 157%
Sugars 77.52g 1802%
Dietary Fiber 1g 23%
Protein 1.18g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.4mg 11%
Calcium 10.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 59.6
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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