Bourbon Balls

Name: Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature; 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans; 2 tablespoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cup bourbon; 3 packages (4 ounces each) semi-sweet baking chocolate; 36 pecan halves (about 1/2 cup)

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

A delectable Southern treat, this bite-sized dessert is made with McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract, pecans, confectioners’ sugar and bourbon. Dip frozen balls in melted dark chocolate and top with a pecan half for a pretty presentation.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

45m
Ingredients:

6
Servings:

18
User Rating:

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup bourbon
3 packages (4 ounces each) semi-sweet baking chocolate
36 pecan halves (about 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 290
Carbohydrates 31 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Sodium 21 mg
Total Fat 16 g

Key products

McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 4 fl oz

$18.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in pecans, vanilla and bourbon. Using a 1/2-tablespoon (1/4-ounce scoop), scoop out balls. Place on parchment paper-lined tray.
Freeze 15 minutes or until firm. Roll into smooth balls. Store in freezer until ready to dip into chocolate.
Melt chocolate as directed on package. Remove 12 bourbon balls from freezer. Using a toothpick or fork, dip each ball into melted chocolate then immediately top with a pecan half. Place on parchment paper-lined tray. Freeze 5 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Repeat dipping with remaining bourbon balls. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Serve bourbon balls at room temperature.