These Southern-style bourbon balls are a perfect blend of toasted pecans, rich chocolate, and smooth bourbon. No baking required!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Chill Time: 2 hours
⏱ Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 24 balls
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~150
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥃 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🥃 ¼ cup bourbon (Kentucky bourbon preferred)
- 🍪 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 🍫 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 🧈 2 tbsp butter
- 🌾 ½ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pecan Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, powdered sugar, crushed vanilla wafers, and bourbon until well combined.
- Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
2️⃣ Shape the Balls:
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
3️⃣ Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, butter, and salt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4️⃣ Dip & Set:
- Dip each bourbon ball into melted chocolate, coating halfway.
- Return to the baking sheet and let set at room temperature or in the fridge.
5️⃣ Enjoy!
- Serve in paper liners for a fancy touch and enjoy with coffee or whiskey!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ No baking required!
✔️ Rich, boozy, chocolatey goodness.
✔️ Perfect for the holidays & gifting!
✔️ Even better after 24 hours—flavors deepen!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Want it nut-free? Swap pecans for crushed graham crackers.
✅ Make it extra fancy! Drizzle with white chocolate.
✅ Let flavors meld overnight for the best taste!
Enjoy your Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls—a melt-in-your-mouth Southern treat! 🥃🍫 Let me know if you want more no-bake desserts! 😊