Bourbon Ball Tutorial

This is a simple recipe although it would be very difficult to tell you how many parts of each to add.  I make these in very large batches although they can be scaled down to make in small batches.  These are simple and very tasty.  I have been making these for a long time.  They are a huge hit every Christmas.

Depending on the humidity where you will be creating these little treats will depend upon the amount of moisture you will add to the mixture.  If your kitchen is dry like mine, it helps to put a pot of water on the stove to boil.  You may also find that you will be adding moisture to the mixture as you go along.  They will dry out as you go along. 

Ingredients:

Vanilla Wafers

Powdered Sugar

Cocoa

Vanilla Extract

Corn Syrup or Honey

Butter

Bourbon

You could add chopped nuts to this recipe if you like, i don't because the ball is smoother, almost like fudge.

You will need a very strong spoon (or big Cuisinart).  I use a vintage aluminum flat nosed spoon, it works like a shovel, scraping the bottom of the bowl.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

I add about 3 parts powdered sugar

Step 3a

(i left this out of the first list)

Step 4

(or honey)

Step 5

Step 6

Don't add all the butter at once, add until you get a dry loose mixture, leave room for bourbon!

Step 7

Step 8

Stir and Stir and Stir and Stir and Stir......it's a workout!

Step 9

Step 10

I always label my candy Bourbon Balls... just so you don't catch someone who doesn't want alcohol off guard.

These are delicious!

They make Great Gifts too!

Enjoy