Mint Julep Balls

Name: Mint Julep Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup crumbled vanilla wafers; 1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus additional for dusting; 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup bourbon (see Note); 1 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Light and sweet Mint Julep Balls are the perfect treat for a Kentucky Derby party...or any party at all! This recipe yields about three dozen balls, so bring a big appetite!

Total

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Mrfood

Ingredients

2 cup crumbled vanilla wafers
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus additional for dusting
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup bourbon (see Note)
1 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, the cocoa, and nuts until well mixed. Add the bourbon, corn syrup, and peppermint extract and mix with your hands until the mixture holds together.
2
Form the mixture into 1-inch balls then dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

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