DERBY-STYLE BOURBON BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Derby-Style Bourbon Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed walnuts, bourbon whiskey, graham crackers, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, melted chocolate, coconut oil

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup crushed walnuts, plus more for topping
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
12 graham crackers
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup melted chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed walnuts and bourbon. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight.
  • Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until the crackers have broken down into crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the crushed graham crackers, soaked walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Freeze for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls, then freeze for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
  • Coat the balls in the melted chocolate, then sprinkle the tops with crushed walnuts.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 9 grams

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