Bourbon Balls

By BobN

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 18 ounces semisweet chocolate

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

• Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight

• Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts.
Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
• Line a tray with waxed paper.
Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray.
Store in refrigerator until serving.