Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate. They make an awesome Christmas treat or I love to serve them for Valentine’s Day or a Kentucky Derby party. There are several different versions of bourbon balls. Most recipes contain crushed vanilla wafers. This recipe is based off my favorite bourbon ball recipe which has a pecan‚ butter‚ bourbon‚ and powdered sugar filling. Ingredients Needed For Cherry Bourbon Balls Pecans– raw pecans. Bourbon– I use Maker’s Mark. Maraschino cherries Butter– I use salted butter. Powdered sugar Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips– Can use milk chocolate instead or a combination of the two. Shortening or Coconut Oil– Helps keep the chocolate from hardening too much. Candied Cherry Halves– Like the kind you use for fruitcake. Type of Bourbon To Use Maker’s Mark is my go to bourbon for both cooking and drinking but there are so many great bourbons available. I also love Four Roses and Buffalo Trace. Since the alcohol is not cooked off‚ I recommend these bourbon balls be an adult only treat. How To Make Cherry Bourbon Balls Combine the pecans and bourbon in a small bowl. Let sit at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Use a hand-held electric mixer to beat the powdered sugar and butter. Mixture will be dry. Add pecan mixture and chopped cherries and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed. May be easier to mix with your hands. Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dip into melted chocolate and press a candied cherry on top. Refrigerate until set. How To Store Can be stored at room temperature but I prefer to keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 2 weeks. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months. More Easy Candy Recipes Classic Rum Balls Martha Washington Candy White Chocolate Pecan Candy Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls Bourbon Peanut Brittle Buckeye Balls Creme de Menthe Truffles Print Cherry Bourbon Balls Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate. Course CandyCuisine SouthernKeyword bourbon‚ pecans Prep Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutesCook Time 0 minutes minutesRefrigerate 1 hour hourTotal Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes Servings 30 Bourbon Balls Calories 234kcal EquipmentHand-held electric mixerParchment Paper Ingredients¾ cup finely chopped pecans¼ cup bourbon¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries½ cup butter‚ softened4 cups powdered sugar3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil30 candied cherry halves InstructionsCombine pecans and bourbon in a bowl and let sit at least 1 hour or overnight.Place butter in a large bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer‚ gradually beat in powdered sugar.Add pecan mixture and cherries to bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.Shape into 1-inch balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.Melt chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn't burn.Using 2 forks or a toothpick‚ coat balls in chocolate mixture and then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press a candied cherry half on top of each one.Refrigerate until set. NotesWill last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Cherry Bourbon Balls appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.