Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Amount   Measure   Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------   ------------   --------------------------------
1   cup   nuts -- chopped
5   tablespoons   bourbon
1/2   cup   unsalted butter -- softened
1/4   teaspoon   salt
16   ounces   confectioner's sugar
18   ounces   semisweet chocolate
Place nuts in a sealable jar and pour bourbon over them. Seal and allow to soak over night.

Mix the butter, salt, and sugar together until combined. Fold in nuts. Form into 3/4 inch balls and refrigerate overnight.

Line a tray with waxed paper.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water.

Roll balls in the chocolate to coat and arrange on tray.

Store in refrigerator until ready to store.


Makes 36 servings
Per Serving: 168 Calories; 9g Fat (46.1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 17mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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