Description
Cherry Bourbon Balls are indulgent treats that combine the rich flavors of maraschino cherries and velvety chocolate, perfect for any celebration. These delightful confections feature a creamy butter base enriched with finely chopped pecans, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Coated in luscious semi-sweet chocolate and topped with candied cherry halves, they make an elegant addition to dessert tables or an impressive homemade gift. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, these Cherry Bourbon Balls will surely impress family and friends at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup fruit juice (as an alternative to bourbon)
- ¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- ½ cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- 30 candied cherry halves for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine finely chopped pecans and fruit juice; let sit for at least 1 hour.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan mixture and chopped cherries until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening or coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Coat each ball in melted chocolate, placing them on parchment paper.
- Top each ball with a candied cherry half and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None (chilling required)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg