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Monday, July 18, 2016

baileys® balls

Ingredients

  • Servings: 180
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (such as nilla®)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 3/4 cup irish cream liqueur (such as baileys®)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, or as needed

Recipe

    Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 50 mins

  • place chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. remove from heat to cool slightly.
  • whisk vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioner's sugar, pecans, cocoa powder, and almonds together in a large bowl; stir in irish cream liqueur, sour cream, and chocolate mixture to form a soft dough. cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • form mixture into 1/2 tablespoon balls with a small scoop; place on a baking sheet. place baking sheet in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. using a toothpick, dip each ball into melted chocolate to coat; place on waxed paper until chocolate is firm, about 10 minutes.
  • place balls in candy cups; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

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