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Cherry Bourbon Balls

Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate.

Prep1 hr 20 min
Total2 hr 20 min
Serves30 Bourbon Balls
Rating5.0

Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate.

Cherry Bourbon Balls with a bite taken out of one.

They make an awesome Christmas treat or I love to serve them for Valentine’s Day or a Kentucky Derby party.

There are several different versions of bourbon balls. Most recipes contain crushed vanilla wafers. This recipe is based off my favorite bourbon ball recipe which has a pecan, butter, bourbon, and powdered sugar filling.

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Ingredients Needed For Cherry Bourbon Balls

Pecans– raw pecans.
Bourbon– I use Maker’s Mark.
Maraschino cherries
Butter– I use salted butter.
Powdered sugar
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips– Can use milk chocolate instead or a combination of the two.
Shortening or Coconut Oil– Helps keep the chocolate from hardening too much.
Candied Cherry Halves– Like the kind you use for fruitcake.

Cherry Bourbon Balls with bite taken out of one.

Type of Bourbon To Use

Maker’s Mark is my go to bourbon for both cooking and drinking but there are so many great bourbons available. I also love FourRoses and Buffalo Trace.

Since the alcohol is not cooked off, I recommend these bourbon balls be an adult only treat.

How To Make Cherry Bourbon Balls

Combine the pecans and bourbon in a small bowl. Let sit at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
Use a hand-held electric mixer to beat the powdered sugar and butter. Mixture will be dry.
Add pecan mixture and chopped cherries and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed. May be easier to mix with your hands.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Dip into melted chocolate and press a candied cherry on top. Refrigerate until set.
How To Store
Can be stored at room temperature but I prefer to keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 2 weeks. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients

Equipment Hand-held electric mixer, Parchment Paper

Steps

1
Combine pecans and bourbon in a bowl and let sit at least 1 hour or overnight.
2
Place butter in a large bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer, gradually beat in powdered sugar.
3
Add pecan mixture and cherries to bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.
4
Shape into 1-inch balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
5
Melt chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn't burn.
6
Using 2 forks or a toothpick, coat balls in chocolate mixture and then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press a candied cherry half on top of each one.
7
Refrigerate until set.