Fudgy Bourbon Balls

A rich holiday confection—perfect for gifting and make-ahead treats.

Time: 15 minutes + overnight resting
Yield: 48 balls
Best after: 3–4 days
Storage: Up to 2 weeks at room temperature
Note: Contains Bourbon; pecans (tree nuts)

Ingredients

• 2½ cups (280 g) chocolate cookie crumbs (such as chocolate graham crackers)
• 1¼ cups (125 g) pecans, whole/halved/pieces
• ½ cup (120 ml) good bourbon
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. Grind. In a food processor, pulse the cookie crumbs and pecans together until the nuts are finely ground.
   (The crumbs help prevent the nuts from turning into nut butter.)
2. Mix & rest. In a bowl, stir together the bourbon, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and honey. Add this mixture to the food processor and pulse just until combined.
   Let the dough rest overnight, uncovered, at room temperature to dry slightly.
3. Roll & finish. Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Toss in powdered sugar to coat.
   • Store airtight for moist centers
   • Store uncovered for a crunchy sugar crust
     Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar just before serving.

Holiday Notes

• Make-ahead friendly: The flavor improves after a few days—ideal for cookie trays and gifts.
• Gifting tip: Pack in a tin with parchment between layers; include a tag: “Best after 3–4 days.”

Gift Tag Text

Copy/paste onto a small tag:

Fudgy Bourbon Balls
Homemade for the holidays 🎄
Best after 3–4 days • Contains bourbon & pecans
Made by: ____