Betty's Vanilla Wafer Bourbon Balls
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Vanilla Wafer Bourbon Balls. Bourbon Balls are a traditional sweet treat in Kentucky. Below is a recipe where all ingredients are halved, making about 2 dozen small Bourbon Balls.
Ingredients
| Vanilla wafer | 1 1/4 Cup (20 tbs) , crush (measure after crushing) | |
| Confectioners sugar | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Cocoa | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped pecans | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Whiskey | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Bourbon whisky) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) (Karo light corn syrup or you may substitute another syrup) | |
| For rolling | ||
| Confectioners sugar | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (or more as needed) |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafer, confectioner's sugar, cocoa, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, combine corn syrup and Bourbon whisky. Mix well.
3. Pour corn syrup mixture into the bowl with wafer. Mix to combine.
4. Form into teaspoon-sized balls and roll in confectioner's sugar.
5. On a serving dish, place the balls and cover with plastic wrap. Pop it in refrigerator until set.
SERVING
6. Serve vanilla wafer Bourbon balls as a dessert.
TIPS
You may store these balls in a tightly covered container for several days before serving.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 211Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 31 mg1.29%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 21 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
