Derby-Style Bourbon Balls

Derby-Style Bourbon Balls

Recipe by Pierce Abernathy from tasty.co

Desserts

Ingredients

30

30 servings

  • ¾ cup crushed walnuts, plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
  • 12 graham crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup melted chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed walnuts and bourbon. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight.
  • Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until the crackers have broken down into crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the crushed graham crackers, soaked walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Freeze for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls, then freeze for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
  • Coat the balls in the melted chocolate, then sprinkle the tops with crushed walnuts.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 30 servings

  • Calories: 131
  • Carbohydrate: 11g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 9g

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