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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.

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.

Bourbon Balls, bowl full of cherries, and bottle of bourbon.

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 Four Roses 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.

Close-up of bourbon balls.

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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.
Course Candy
Cuisine Southern
Keyword bourbon, pecans
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 30 Bourbon Balls
Calories 234kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
  • 30 candied cherry halves

Instructions

  • Combine pecans and bourbon in a bowl and let sit at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Place butter in a large bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer, gradually beat in powdered sugar.
  • Add pecan mixture and cherries to bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn't burn.
  • 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.
  • Refrigerate until set.

Notes

Will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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