Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls
45 min.
36
64kcal
100%sweetness
0.34%saltiness
1.92%sourness
1.74%bitterness
3.01%savoriness
33.15%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • cup pecans toasted
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • cup vanilla wafers fine
  • teaspoon plus light

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a deep bowl combine crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and the cocoa.In a separate bowl, blend the bourbon and corn syrup.
  2. Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry mixture; blend well.Cover and chill for 3 hours.Shape small bits of the dough into balls and roll them in the powdered sugar. Store in refrigerator over night in tightly covered containers.You can also make these a few days in advance for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein2.71%
Fat36.29%
Carbs61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.36
Glycemic Load
1.74
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.90347826086957%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.2mg
Catechin
0.38mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
0.34%
Sourness:
1.92%
Bitterness:
1.74%
Savoriness:
3.01%
Fattiness:
33.15%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.32kcal
3.22%
Fat:2.55g
3.92%
Saturated Fat:0.37g
2.29%
Carbohydrates:9.64g
3.21%
Net Carbohydrates:9.23g
3.36%
Sugar:7.81g
8.68%
Cholesterol:0.03mg
0.01%
Sodium:12.66mg
0.55%
Alcohol:0.56g
3.09%
Protein:0.43g
0.86%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.75%
Copper:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.1%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Magnesium:4.72mg
1.18%
Phosphorus:11.01mg
1.1%
Source:Foodista