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Bite of chocolate covered mint julep bourbon ball with Kentucky Derby glasses in the background.
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5 from 2 votes

Chocolate-Covered Mint Julep Bourbon Balls

A mint and bourbon filling coated in dark chocolate.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 183kcal

Equipment

  • quarter sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 4-6 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 10 oz package melting chocolates

Instructions

  • Combine butter, sugar, bourbon, and extract.
  • Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour.
  • Scoop approximately one inch balls out of the mixture and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • When frozen, melt the melting chocolates according to package instructions.
  • Dip each ball in the chocolate, and set on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Allow chocolate to set.

Notes

The filling mixture should be fairly thick, but not fully stiffened, before refrigerating. It will stiffen as it chills.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg