Bourbon Balls

Preparation

• 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.