Chocolate-Gingersnap Bourbon Balls

Name: Chocolate-Gingersnap Bourbon Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 24-30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup gingersnap crumbs (20 cookies processed in food processor); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup Bourbon (use a brand you like to drink, the flavor really shines through)

Submitted by littleturtle

"Best when aged for 2-3 days when the flavors have had a chance to develop. Will keep several weeks stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Great for the holidays."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 24-30

ingredients

1 cup gingersnap crumbs (20 cookies processed in food processor)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
³⁄₄ cup powdered sugar
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
3 tablespoons honey
¹⁄₄ cup Bourbon (use a brand you like to drink, the flavor really shines through)

directions

In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs, cinnamon, nuts, and sugar.
In the top of a double boiler (over hot water) or in a saucepan (over low heat), combine chocolate and honey; heat and stir until chocolate is melted (approx 2-3 minutes).
Mix in bourbon until smooth and well blended.
Stir chocolate-bourbon mixture into crumb mixture until well blended.
Flour your hands and shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Refrigerate until firm.