Best Brandy Balls Recipes

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BRANDY BALLS



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Try a bit of brandy on your cookie tray this holiday season. These easy-prep balls, made with crushed vanilla wafers, can be rolled in cocoa or powdered sugar.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup brandy
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In food processor, process vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into large bowl. Add nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, stir together brandy and corn syrup until well combined. Add to dry mixture; stir until dough-like mixture forms.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar. If desired, place each in mini paper baking cup. Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BRANDY OR RUM BALLS



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This is an excellent dessert to bring for the Holidays. You can use either Brandy or Rum. These do need some time to set up so it is best to make them the night before. If you don't care for walnuts, the balls can be rolled in confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder.

Provided by NANCERINI

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 40m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup brandy
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt evaporated milk and chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed vanilla wafers and brandy until well blended. Roll the dough into small balls and roll the balls in chopped walnuts, then in confectioners' sugar. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 25.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

APRICOT BRANDY BALLS



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Make and share this Apricot Brandy Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups dried apricots
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons apricot brandy
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Grind apricots.
  • Add coconut, milk, and brandy.
  • Blend well.
  • Mix will be sticky.
  • Roll into balls and store in cool place.
  • Can be made several days ahead.
  • (Flavor improves.).
  • Before serving, roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.9, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 7.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 0.8

RUM, BOURBON OR BRANDY BALLS



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You ever get up very early (2 am) in the morning and don't want to read, watch TV, but want to do something creative. That was my morning today. I thought to myself, well I'll make my Mom's recipe for Rum Balls. But wait, I thought to myself, I really don't like Rum or Bourbon or Brandy Balls. But everyone else does. There...

Provided by Bonnie Beck

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c dried and finely crumbed in processor homemade pound cake
2 1/2 to 3 c powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 to 1/3 c dark rum, bourbon or brandy
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 Tbsp very finely chopped orange peel (optional)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon extract
2 nice size pinches of nutmeg
sifted powdered sugar to coat
3 Tbsp lyles golden sryup

Steps:

  • 1. Place Cocoa, powder sugar, pound cake crumbs, butter, cinnamon extract, and spices in processor. Give them a good spin a couple of times so they are evenly distributed. Add the alcohol of your choice. Process till it forms a ball. Wrap and place in the refrigerator for a few minutes. I let the dogs out at this time and made a cup of tea.
  • 2. Cover a cookie sheet with waxpaper or parchment paper. Form the balls, just about walnut size. I used a small cookie scoop. Roll balls between your hands. Place on cookie tin between layers of waxpaper When finished place in refrigerator.

MOCHA-BRANDY NUT BALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vanilla wafer crushed (about 22)
3/4 cup nuts finely chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 tablespoons brandy or warm water
1 tablespoon corn syrup
sugar Granulated or additional finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 3/4 cup nuts, powdered sugar and cocoa. Dissolve coffee in brandy or water add with corn syrup to dry ingredients mix well.With wet hands, shape into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar or additional nuts. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Use within 1 week.Packaging Suggestions: Place the nut balls in colorful bon bon papers. Arrange them in an airtight container such as a cookie tin, tall apothecary jar or clear plastic refrigerator container. Write the recipe and directions for storage on a gift tag and attach it to the container.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHOCOLATE BRANDY BALLS



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Is it your birthday? It would be a great time to make chocolate brandy balls. Ok -- any excuse would do to make chocolate brandy balls. My secret? A little sip of Harvey's Bristol Cream on the side. Ok...on the side, in the kitchen, on the back porch...wherever. Enjoy!

Provided by Adrienne in Reister

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon brandy
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bits over low heat:.
  • Stir in 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs, 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup powdered confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon brandy and a pinch of salt.
  • Chill; shape into balls the size of large marbles and then roll in 1 cup finely chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.5, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 87.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8.6

CHOCOLATE BRANDY BALLS



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Make and share this Chocolate Brandy Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ed Paulhus

Categories     Candy

Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups vanilla wafer cookies, crumbled
5 tablespoons brandy
1 (300 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can condensed milk, sweetened
to taste nuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • COMBINE crumbs and brandy, set aside. MELT chocolate chips in a medium microwavable bowl at medium (50%) for 2-3 min.
  • Stir to help melting.
  • Stir condensed milk into chocolate until smooth.
  • Gradually add crumb mixture, mixing well.
  • SHAPE into 1-inch balls and roll in nuts.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 1.4

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