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Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls

No-bake cherry bourbon balls made with cocoa, vanilla wafers, nuts, and bourbon for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in chopped cherries and nuts.
  3. Add bourbon, butter, and vanilla and mix until combined.
  4. Roll into bite-sized balls.
  5. Roll in powdered sugar and chill before serving.

Notes

Adjust bourbon amount to taste. Chill for best texture.