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Cherry Bourbon Balls

Decadent Cherry Bourbon Balls for a Festive Sweet Treat

These Cherry Bourbon Balls are a festive, no-bake treat combining creamy filling with tart cherries and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries Chopped
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Shortening Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined and thickened.
  3. Gently fold in dried cherries, pecans, bourbon, and vanilla extract into the cream mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once firm, shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Chill the formed balls for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Melt the chocolate with coconut oil in short intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
  9. Place back on parchment paper and allow chocolate to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are softened to avoid a lumpy texture. Don't skip the chilling steps for better flavor and form.

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