Dark Chocolate Bourbon Balls

Makes: 4 dozen / Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided

• 1/4 cup bourbon

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

• 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight.

2. Cream butter and confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

3. Dip in chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Let stand until set.

Dark Chocolate Bourbon Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home