Description
Boozy, chocolatey, and irresistibly rich these Cherry Bourbon Balls are the ultimate adult holiday treat, combining crushed cookies, bourbon, cocoa, and maraschino cherries for a festive no-bake delight.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (drained)
Extra powdered sugar or cocoa for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
2. Stir in bourbon and corn syrup until combined.
3. Add chopped cherries and mix until dough-like.
4. Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes for easier handling.
5. Roll into 1-inch balls, then coat in powdered sugar or cocoa.
6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, let the bourbon balls rest 1–2 days before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
You can substitute bourbon with dark rum or cherry liqueur.
For a non-alcoholic version, use cherry juice instead of bourbon.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Bourbon Balls, no bake dessert, bourbon truffles, holiday treats, Christmas candy