Cherry Bourbon Balls – Rich Boozy Chocolate Candy
These no-bake cherry bourbon balls combine crushed cookies, cocoa, and chopped cherries with a boozy bourbon kick for a festive, chocolatey treat perfect for holiday gifting or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 30 balls 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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1 cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup bourbon
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2 tbsp cherry liqueur or 3 tbsp chopped maraschino cherries
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3 tbsp corn syrup or honey
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Optional: extra powdered sugar or melted chocolate for coating
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix cookie crumbs, pecans, cocoa, and powdered sugar.
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In a separate bowl, mix bourbon, cherry liqueur (or chopped cherries), and corn syrup.
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Combine wet and dry mixtures until sticky and evenly blended.
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Chill for 30 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls.
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Coat in powdered sugar, cocoa, or dip in chocolate. Chill before serving.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze for 2 months. Flavor improves with time.