Maple Pecan Bourbon Balls

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Sweet Treats

Ingredients

  • cooking spray (to grease)
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups ground store-bought pecan shortbread cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted, divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons bourbon

Directions

  1. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place chocolate chips in a large bowl.

  3. In a medium saucepan add the heavy cream.

  4. Bring to a simmer.

  5. Add the maple syrup.

  6. Stir to combine.

  7. Pour the mixture over the chocolate.

  8. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.

  9. Then stir until smooth.

  10. Add the salt and bourbon.

  11. Stir to combine.

  12. Place the pecan shortbread cookies and 1 cup of pecans in the bowl of a food processor.

  13. Pulse until finely ground.

  14. Add the cookies and pecans to the chocolate.

  15. Stir to combine.

  16. Remove the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

  17. Place in the refrigerator.

  18. Allow to set for 1 hour.

  19. Remove and scoop into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop or melon baller.

  20. Roll with your hands to make smooth.

  21. Place the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans in a baking dish.

  22. Roll the bourbon balls in the chopped pecans.

  23. Allow to set.

  24. Store in the refrigerator and serve room temperature.

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