Boozy, sweet, and rich, this recipe for peanut butter whiskey balls is the perfect sweet bite with a kick. The peanuts and peanut butter bring out the flavor in the whiskey and offer a savory complement to the sweet sugar and cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, divided
- ½ cup peanut butter whiskey
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
Step 1
Process vanilla wafers in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Process peanuts in a food processor until finely chopped; add to the crumbs.
Step 2
Stir 1 cup powdered sugar, whiskey, honey, peanut butter, and salt into crumb-peanut mixture. Form mixture into 20 1 1/2-inch balls.
Step 3
Whisk together cocoa and remaining powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each whiskey ball in cocoa mixture to lightly coat. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Cook’s Note:
I used Ogden's Own Porter's Peanut Butter Whiskey. Other varieties include Skrewball, found in most liquor stores.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 182 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Sodium80mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium10mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium85mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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