This Whiskey Kisses recipe is a yummy, no-bake dessert that packs a ton of flavor and texture into small sweet bites! These are also called Rum Balls, Whiskey Balls, Bourbon Balls, and Kentucky Bourbon Balls.
This recipe has been in our family recipe box for as long as I can remember... at least since I was a preteen.
.I know this because sometime around the age of 11 or 12, I asked for an electric typewriter (sort of like this one) for Christmas. Maybe a foreshadowing of my job now? I have always loved to type!
Anyway, I did get the typewriter. And one of the first things I did was decided I wanted to organize my Mama's recipes. She had them all stuffed into a kitchen drawer on random papers and cards and pages out of magazines.
But I wanted them to be easier to find. So I bought index cards and proceeded to type every single recipe onto an index card, then put them into a card box.
Whiskey Kisses Recipe
This is the card I typed way bach when:
Gosh I miss typewriters. I loved the sound of the clicking keys way better than most computers and laptops now. Anyway... you get the idea. To this day, several of my typed recipes are still in Mama's box, including the Whiskey Kisses (aka Whiskey Balls).
In fact, when I added this to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies list, I called Daddy and asked him to send me a pic of the card and that's it above.
So anyway - these Whiskey Balls are super fast and easy to make and are packed with a punch of flavor. Whiskey will do that, ya know!? 😉
The recipe requires no baking and it makes a small batch, meaning you won't end up with piles of leftovers. Perfect if you' want to make them for a small family gathering or office party.
The picture might be misleading on the size of these Whiskey Kisses - they're pretty small. They're really only about an inch in diameter. But trust me, you won't need more than that! Wowzers they're good but strong!
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Tips for Making Whiskey Kisses:
- The size of vanilla wafer cookies varies by brand, but approximately 20-24 cookies should yield a cup of crumbs.
- Use a food processor to turn your Nilla wafers into crumbs. If you don't' have a food processor, you can use a Blendtec Blender, or put the cookies in a ziptop bag and beat them with a rolling pin.
- These can be made days in advance and since they're no-bake, they come together very quickly!
- If you don't have bourbon, you can substitute another kind of whiskey, rum, or brandy - see what you like best.
- We prefer walnuts in this recipe, but pecans work just as well.
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Whiskey Kisses Recipe (or Whiskey Balls Recipe)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
This Whiskey Kisses recipe is a yummy, no-bake dessert that packs a ton of flavor and texture into small sweet bites! These are also called Rum Balls, Whiskey Balls, Bourbon Balls, and Kentucky Bourbon Balls.
Ingredients
1 cup Nilla Wafer crumbs (20-24 cookies)
¾ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
¾ cup sifted powdered sugar + 2 tablespoons for rolling
1 tablespoon cocoa
¼ cup bourbon*
Instructions
If you haven't already, use a food processor to turn your Nilla wafers into crumbs. If you dont' have a food processor, you can use a Blendtec Blender, or put the cookies in a ziptop bag and beat them with a rolling pin.
Combine the nilla wafer crumbs, nuts, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and cocoa in a small bowl.
When thoroughly mixed, stir in the bourbon.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Whiskey Kisses, Whiskey Balls, Bourbon Balls, Rum Balls, Whiskey, Rum, Bourbon, Kentucky Bourbon Balls, No Bake, No Bake Dessert
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