KENTUCKY COLONELS

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Make these at the holiday's. Just a little different than my other cookie/candy balls.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 oz butter, softened
2 lb powdered sugar
1/2 c bourbon whiskey
2 c pecans, finely chopped
14 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and 1 pound of the powdered sugar with mixer on high speed. Add the bourbon, the remaining sugar ad the nuts and mix well.
  • 2. Chill in refrigerator until firm enough to handle, about 2 hours.
  • 3. Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler and then allow to cool to room temperature.
  • 4. Form rounded teaspoons of the nut mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet covered in wax paper.
  • 5. Dip balls in into the melted chocolate 2 at a time. Using 2 forks, turn the candy, coating completely with the chocolate. Tap fork to eliminate excess chocolate, then place on on the wax paper.
  • 6. continue with remaining candies. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until firm enough to handle. Pace in a tightly sealed container and allow to age several days before serving. Will keep refrigerated for several weeks if they last that long.

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