Recipe of the Month

Pecan Bourbon Balls

Recipe provided by Michelle R. "Whether rolled in powdered sugar, dipped in chocolate, or coated in chopped pecans, these boozy bites never disappoint our crowd. "

Ingredients

• BUTTERY TOASTED PECANS:
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 4 cups pecan halves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• BOURBON BALLS:
• 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, for coating

Directions

1. Prepare the 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.
2. Prepare the Bourbon Balls: Stir together first 6 ingredients. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar or coarsely chopped Buttery Toasted Pecans. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

For more information, view this recipe here: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/pecan-bourbon-balls-recipe