Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 c bourbon
- 1/2 c margarine, softened
- 1 tb vanilla
- 1 ts salt
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 pounds confectioner's sugar, plus 2 c confectioner's sugar
- 1 1/2 pound chocolate-flavored candy coating, melted
Instructions
Soak pecans in bourbon 3 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. In large mixer bowl, beat margarine, vanilla and salt until fluffy; gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk then pecan mixture and confectioner's sugar until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets. Chill until firm. With fork or wooden pick, dip each ball into warm candy coating; let excess coating drip off. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
