Description
No-Bake Cherry Bourbon Balls are a festive delight that perfectly combines the sweet-tart flavor of cherries with smooth bourbon, all wrapped in luscious chocolate. These bite-sized treats are incredibly easy to make and require no baking, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a rich, decadent flavor and a touch of nostalgia, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a food processor, crush the chocolate cookies until fine crumbs form.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies, cream cheese, dried cherries, chopped nuts, and bourbon. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each ball into melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Place on parchment paper to set and cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg