Bourbon Street Balls With Pecans Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 4 c. whole pecan">pecans or possibly pecan halves
- 2 c. crushed or possibly processed Nilla wafers (or possibly other vanilla flavor wafer cookies)
- 1 c. confectioners' sugar
- 4 x jiggers bourbon
- 3 Tbsp. white syrup (Karo recommended) Butter for fingertips
Directions
- Roughly chop 4 c. pecans in a food processor. Remove 2 c. and reserve. Finely grind the remaining pecans in the food processor.
- Combine finely minced pecans, Nilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, bourbon, and syrup. Coat finger tips with softened butter to help you roll. Shape mix into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter using an ice cream scoop. Roll in minced pecans. Arrange balls on a dessert platter and serve. Ask for help rolling. Four hands make very quick work of this dessert!
- This recipe yields 24 to 30 balls.
- Yield: 24 to 30 balls
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