Cherry Bourbon Balls
Cherry Bourbon Balls are rich, chocolate-coated treats filled with buttery pecans, sweet cherries, and a hint of bourbon. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, these bite-sized indulgences are both nostalgic and irresistible.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- ½ cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- 30 candied cherry halves
Instructions
- Soak chopped pecans in bourbon for at least an hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the bourbon-soaked pecans and chopped maraschino cherries until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and chill for 1 hour. Melt chocolate chips with shortening or coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and top with a candied cherry half. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.