Mom'S Bourbon Bon Bon

Prep: 20 min Serves: 54 Cuisine: American

Mom's Bourbon Bon Bons are rich, chocolatey confections infused with bourbon and pecans, perfect for parties or as a sweet, boozy treat for special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs or brown edge wafer crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, divided
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup Karo light corn syrup

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, 1 cup of confectioners sugar, chopped pecans, and cocoa powder.
  2. Add bourbon and light corn syrup to the mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  4. Roll each ball in the remaining confectioners sugar.
  5. Store the bon bons in a container, separating layers with wax or parchment paper, and sprinkle confectioners sugar over and under the balls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 23.9g 31% DV
Carbs 59.1g 21% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 44.1g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 20mg 1% DV
Potassium 746mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 51.5mg 4% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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