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Best Bourbon Balls Recipe

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Ingredients

2 tbsps solid shortening .
1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips .
1/2 lb sliced pecans .
1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips .
bourbon (use your favorite, I've used several different brands) .
1 c butter, softened (not margarine) .
4 lbs confectioners' sugar (10x) .
1/4 lb paraffin wax, shaved finely (gulf wax)

Directions

Step #1 By hand mix the sugar, butter, pecans & bourbon.
Step #2 Start off with a good splash of bourbon then add tiny bits if too dry.
Step #3 I've never once measured the bourbon & I've been making these since I was about 5, helping mom.
Step #4 Work mixture until smooth.
Step #5 The mixture should be stiff, not soggy, pliable but not crumbly.
Step #6 I hope that makes sense.
Step #7 Pinch a tiny bit of mix & roll it in the palm of your hand into a ball.
Step #8 The perfect size ball is a two-biter (a little less than an inch.
Step #9 ) Place on cookie sheets & set aside to air dry.
Step #10 You should not freeze these to firm them quickly, just let them air dry a couple of hrs.
Step #11 Melt chocolates, paraffin & shortening in the microwave 30 seconds at a time.
Step #12 Stir at end of each 30 seconds.
Step #13 It will take about 4-5 mins to melt everything.
Step #14 Using a salad or cocktail fork place the ball on the end of the fork & dip into chocolate.
Step #15 Don't prick the end with the fork or a toothpick to dip as some recommend.
Step #16 Let drain & put back on the cookie sheet.
Step #17 You may top this with a half or whole pecan at this point.
Step #18 This will make about 120 pieces at this size.
Step #19 When chocolate has set, take a knife & slide under the balls.
Step #20 This makes them come out smooth compared to just picking them up.
Step #21 Place each piece in a foil wrap or paper fluted candy c & place this in an airtight container.
Step #22 Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve or give as gifts.
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