Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe: The Ultimate Boozy Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• waxed paper
• 18 ounces semisweet chocolate

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients for the bourbon balls recipe.
2. Place the nuts in a sealable jar and pour the bourbon over them. Seal tightly and let the nuts soak for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully absorb the bourbon flavor.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and butter. Gently fold in the soaked nuts along with any remaining bourbon. Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch balls and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, or overnight, to allow them to firm up.
4. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with waxed paper; set it aside for later.
5. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over gently simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent burning, until smooth.
6. Roll each ball in the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Place the chocolate-covered bourbon balls on the prepared tray. Store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 249 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 30 g
• Sodium Content: 48 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g