Ohhh yes — Bourbon Balls 🥃🍫 — boozy, chocolatey, nutty, and perfect for holidays (or any time you want a little grown-up indulgence).
Here’s a classic, no-bake version that hits all the nostalgia notes.
Bourbon Balls
Ingredients
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1½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 40–50 wafers, crushed)
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1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling (optional)
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¼ cup bourbon (adjust to taste)
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2–3 tbsp corn syrup (or honey, helps bind)
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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
1) Make the base
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In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs, nuts, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar.
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Stir in bourbon and corn syrup until mixture holds together but isn’t wet.
2) Shape the balls
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Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into balls.
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Place on a parchment-lined tray.
3) Chill
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Refrigerate 30–60 minutes to firm up.
4) Optional chocolate coating
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Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (short bursts, stir often).
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Dip each bourbon ball in chocolate and return to tray.
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Chill until set.
5) Serve
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Can roll plain in powdered sugar if skipping chocolate.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 weeks.
Tips for next-level bourbon balls
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Toast nuts for extra flavor.
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Let mixture sit overnight in fridge — flavors meld beautifully.
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Adjust bourbon: more boozy = more adult, less = kid-friendly “mocktail” vibes.
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Can add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for depth.
If you want, I can give a “holiday deluxe” version with chocolate ganache centers and toasted coconut topping — decadent but still easy to make.