Cherry Chocolate Bourbon Balls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (14 ounce) package of graham crackers
• 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 (12 ounce) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup of chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup of bourbon
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
3. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, softened cream cheese, chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, walnuts, and bourbon. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Roll the chilled balls in unsweetened cocoa powder.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1 ball (approximately)

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• No-bake cookie recipe
• Rich, chocolatey, and boozy
• Perfect for holiday parties or special occasions

User Comments:

• "These Cherry Chocolate Bourbon Balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them."
• "I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, walnuts, and bourbon in these balls. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion."
• "I made these balls for a potluck and they were a huge success. They were gone in no time!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use unsalted butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, as these balls are already quite sweet.
• If you don't have bourbon, you can substitute it with another type of whiskey or even rum.
• These balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.