Cherry Bourbon Balls: Indulgent Treats You’ll Love to Make at Home
These Cherry Bourbon Balls are a decadent treat perfect for any occasion. With a rich combination of flavors, they are sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped cherries
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cherries, crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, bourbon, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, roll the balls in additional powdered sugar or cocoa powder if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, you can add more powdered sugar to the mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the nuts with your favorite type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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