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Cherry Bourbon Balls

Decadent Cherry Bourbon Balls for Festive Sweet Indulgence

Indulge in these Cherry Bourbon Balls, a perfect no-bake holiday treat that combines cream cheese, dried cherries, and chocolate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries chopped
  • 1 cup Pecans finely chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
For the Coating
  • 8 oz Semisweet or Dark Chocolate melted
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil optional
For Garnish
  • Whole or Dried pieces Cherries

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in chopped dried cherries, chopped pecans, bourbon, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
  6. Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  7. Dip each ball into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
  8. Garnish with a whole cherry or piece of dried cherry before the chocolate sets.
  9. Let the chocolate-covered balls sit until hardened, then serve or store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Keep refrigerated for optimal texture and flavor. These can be made ahead and stored for later enjoyment.

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