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bourbon balls ala sallye

(2 ratings)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

A classic holiday offering. Best if made at least 15 days in advance to allow the fusion of flavors.

(2 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For bourbon balls ala sallye

  • 1 box
    vanilla wafers (approx 12 oz)
  • 1-1/2 c
    chopped nuts
  • 3/4 c
    confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 c
    powder cocoa
  • 1/2 c
    bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • confection sugar to roll balls in

How To Make bourbon balls ala sallye

  • 1
    Place vanilla wafers in freezer bag. Crush with meat mallet until no large pieces are left. (The smaller the crumbs, the better). Alternate: process in blender or food processor.
  • 2
    Place sugar, cocoa and nuts in large mixing bowl and stir well with wooden spoon to coat nuts.
  • 3
    Add vanilla wafer crumbs to nut mixture and mix/
  • 4
    Add syrup and bourbon to mix and stir with wooden spoon to mix well Once well blended, let set for about 10 minutes for bourbon and syrup to be absorbed.
  • 5
    Pinch off about a 1" ball of dough and roll between palms of your hands until firm and round. (Dough will be slightly sticky)
  • 6
    Roll ball in confectioners sugar and place on parchment sheet lined cookie sheet Let stand for about 15 minutes, then store in airtight container until ready to use.
  • 7
    Note: These are better if stored for about 15 days before serving.
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