Peachy Bourbon Balls Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 35 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
21 Balls
Ingredients
  • 60 vanilla wafer cookies
  • ½ cup pecan pieces, toasted
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
  • ¼ cup peach preserves
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
  1. In a food processor, grind the vanilla wafer cookies to fine crumbs.
  2. Add the pecan pieces and pulse lightly until pea-sized.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  4. Add ½ cup confectioners' sugar, the peach preserves, bourbon, kosher salt, and ginger if using, and mix with gloved hands to combine.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and transfer them to a plate.
  6. Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm.
  7. Line a small baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper; set aside.
  8. Coat the balls with the remaining ½ cup confectioners' sugar.
  9. If desired, you can also coat the balls with melted white chocolate, then roll into crushed nuts or shredded coconut to coat.
  10. Transfer the coated balls to the lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.