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Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe

Name: Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 0.25 cup bourbon; 1 cup pecans; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs; 1 teaspoon plus

These no-bake bourbon balls are a simple confection made from crushed vanilla wafers, finely chopped pecans, cocoa, and powdered sugar, all bound together with a generous splash of bourbon. They come together quickly, but need a good chill time to firm up before shaping. The recipe makes a large batch, perfect for sharing, and they keep well in the refrigerator for a few days.

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September 1, 2026

Back45 minServes 36Easy64 kcal

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vegetarian party food special occasions no-cook make-ahead crowd-pleaser

About this recipe

Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls is a Southern dessert recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 36. It calls for 6 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 64 kcal. Filed under vegetarian, party food, special occasions and no-cook.