Classic No-Bake Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Make these easy, no-bake Kentucky Bourbon Balls using vanilla wafers and pecans. They are rich, boozy treats perfect for holiday parties or adult gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 min
- Yield: About 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra confectioners’ sugar or cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Place the crushed vanilla wafers, chopped pecans, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Stir the dry ingredients together until they are well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the bourbon, corn syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a sturdy spoon or your hands to mix everything until a stiff dough forms.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Place extra confectioners’ sugar or cocoa powder on a plate.
- Scoop out small amounts of the chilled dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in the coating until fully covered.
- Place the finished bourbon balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the bourbon balls for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to set.
Notes
- You can substitute bourbon with whiskey or rum if preferred.
- For a stronger bourbon flavor, let the dough rest for a few hours or overnight before rolling.
- These boozy dessert balls store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0