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No-Bake Cherry Bourbon Balls

Irresistible No-Bake Cherry Bourbon Balls to Sweeten Your Holiday

Make delightful No-Bake Cherry Bourbon Balls with cream cheese, dried cherries, and bourbon for a festive treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup dried cherries chopped
  • ½ cup pecans finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate melted
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until combined. Fold in dried cherries, pecans, bourbon, and vanilla extract until mixed.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
  3. Scoop portions of the chilled mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for another 20 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  5. Dip each ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place back onto parchment.
  6. Let the coated balls sit at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These treats are perfect for last-minute gifts and can be customized with your favorite nuts.

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