kentucky bourbon balls

Directions

1. 1

   Kentucky Bourbon Balls Makes about 12 dozen

2. 2

   2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided 3/4 cup good bourbon 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 pound butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 pound bi

3. 3

   Using a strainer, drain remaining bourbon from pecans

4. 4

   mix the liquid with 1 pound confectioners' sugar

5. 5

   Cream the remaining 1 pound confectioners' sugar with 1/4 pound butter

6. 6

   Combine the two mixes and blend well

7. 7

   Add the pecans and combine thoroughly

8. 8

   Chill mixture until firm, then roll into small (1 inch or smaller) balls