Bourbon Balls

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

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.

45m

PREP TIME

290

CALORIES

7

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 18 (2 bourbon ball)

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)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 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.
2 Freeze 15 minutes or until firm. Roll into smooth balls. Store in freezer until ready to dip into chocolate.
3 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.
4 Serve bourbon balls at room temperature.