Kentucky Bourbon Balls

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Place nuts in a sealable jar. Pour bourbon over nuts; seal and allow to soak for 8 hours to overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Mix sugar and butter in a medium bowl; fold in soaked nuts with bourbon. Form mixture into 3/4-inch balls and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Line a baking tray with waxed paper; set aside.

5 . Stage

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.

6 . Stage

Roll balls in melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in the refrigerator until serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios