This International dessert features Pecans, Maker’s Mark, Stick of butter, Box powdered sugar, Box semi-sweet chocolate squares. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
The Highlands” Bourbon Balls
Description
This International dessert features Pecans, Maker's Mark, Stick of butter, Box powdered sugar, Box semi-sweet chocolate squares. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine pecans and bourbon; wait at least 3 hours for pecans to absorb bourbon flavor.
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Cream butter and powdered sugar with mixer, adding bourbon and pecan mixture.
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Roll mixture into small balls and chill in refrigerator for 1-1/2 hours.
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Melt chocolate in double boiler, adding shaved paraffin.
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Heat until thoroughly melted.
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Dip balls into chocolate and put on waxed paper to dry.
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(use fork or long skewer when dipping balls.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1240.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 74.7g115%
- Saturated Fat 24.9g125%
- Cholesterol 53.8mg18%
- Sodium 170.9mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 144.0g48%
- Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
- Sugars 133.2g
- Protein 7.6g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.