Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant All I Want for Christmas Is Bourbon Balls Learn how to make these delicious Christmas sweets. By Southern Living Editors Updated on August 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Holiday treats don't get much easier than these no-bake bourbon balls, requested by Mary Robinson of Macon, Georgia. They make a large batch, so they're great for parties or gift-giving. Made with mostly pantry staples, this is a great recipe to have on hand during the holidays when you never know who will stop by. In under an hour, you can have a chocolate and nutty treat that presents like a sophisticated bakery item. They do pack a slight punch, so be judicious when sampling them! How To Make Bourbon Balls Makes 5 dozen, Hands-on time: 55 mins, Total time: 55 mins Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) package of vanilla wafers, finely crushed1 cup chopped pecans, toasted3/4 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup bourbon2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrupPowdered sugar Instructions 1. First, stir the vanilla wafers, pecans, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large bowl. To make sure the ingredients are well blended, use a food processor to crush the vanilla wafers. You can also place the wafers in an airtight plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces. Follow the same process for the pecans and combine them with the other dry ingredients. Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 2. Stir together bourbon and corn syrup until well blended. Stir together the bourbon mixture and wafer mixture until a dough forms. Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 3. Scoop small sections of the dough and shape it into one-inch balls. Next, roll them in powdered sugar and place them on a platter or in an airtight container. Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to two weeks. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit