Tennessee Honey Bourbon Balls
This recipe is a variation of one that my mom made back in the 1970s. She used Bacardi Silver, which I find to be a little harsh, so I prefer to use Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Bourbon. You can use whatever you like–a nice spiced rum would be great too!
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These yummy (and potent) bourbon balls are traditionally made for the holidays, but are wonderful any time of year!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Cookies
- Method: No Bake
Ingredients
11 ounce bag of vanilla wafers, crushed
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Bourbon (or whatever you like)
2-1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Instructions
Using a rolling pin or a food processor, crush the vanilla wafers.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and form into balls using your hands or a small cookie/candy scoop.
Roll in additional confectioners sugar, and set on a rack to dry out a bit.
Store in an airtight container.
