PECAN BOURBON BALLS

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Categories     Candy     Nut     Dessert     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12-oz.) package vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans $
1/2 cup bourbon $
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Powdered sugar
Buttery Toasted Pecans (coarsely chopped):
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Buttery Toasted Pecans: Preheat oven to 325°. Toss together butter and pecans. Spread pecans in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan; bake 25 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Cool completely. Store up to 1 week. Bourbon balls: Stir together first 6 ingredients. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar or pecans. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

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