Derby Style Bourbon Balls Recipe By Tasty

DARK CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight., Cream butter and confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Dip in chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Let stand until set.

DERBY-STYLE BOURBON BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• 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!