Tuesday, December 21, 2010

On my favorite holiday candy: Bourbon Balls

If you like bourbon, you should try this recipe for Kentucky Bourbon Balls.  It's the best one I've found and I've tried a few.  





KY Bourbon Balls 
Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
  • 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon (I prefer Makers Mark or Jim Beam) 
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate


Directions

  1. Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
  2. Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.


If you don't have a double-boiler, you can improvise.  HOW?

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2 comments:

  1. hollyDecember 21, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    you know what else was a dream for making buckeyes and chocolate covered pretzels this year? one of those baby crockpots.

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  2. L'Ottimista EternoDecember 21, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Oooh! That's a good idea! I didn't even think about that. I hope you're enjoying freedom. :)

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