{recipe} Spicy Mexican Chocolate Tequila Balls (in the style of Bourbon Balls) - off the (meat)hook (2024)

FAQs

Is the alcohol cooked out of Bourbon Balls? ›

Since the balls aren't baked, the alcohol from the bourbon isn't cooked off, as it is in many other candies and desserts.

Can I get drunk from eating your bourbon balls? Highly unlikely. The balls are bite-sized, maybe two bite-sized, so you would have to eat a lot of them. You are more likely to experience a sugar high, than a buzz, so we feel it is a safe indulgence.

If you've ever wondered why store bought bourbon balls are expensive it's because they're time consuming. Once our filling has chilled we'll scoop it out using a small cookie scoop and then it back into the fridge to chill again.

The process is much like that of starting a sourdough bread. The Recipe - Bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash of grain, yeast and water.

Bourbon balls will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Storing them uncovered will result in a more defined “crust”, and storing them covered will keep them moist. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months.

These truffles aren't baked, so the alcohol will not cook off. They're definitely not safe for consumption if you don't drink alcohol (and don't feed them to children), but after a lot of careful research (wink wink!), we can attest that they will not give you a buzz, no matter how many you eat.

The most common variation for home cooked recipes is regional to the southern United States and incorporates crushed cookies, corn syrup, chopped pecans, and bourbon into a mixture that is formed into balls and coated in powdered sugar to prevent the evaporation of the alcohol.

The choice is up to you. You may choose to use cooking methods that help to reduce the alcohol content and use less alcohol in a dish to make it safer for your child. Otherwise the safer option is to choose to leave out alcoholic drinks when preparing food for babies and children.

Bourbon balls are a delicious spiked treat -- but they're fine for kiddos and sober folks too because the alcohol gets cooked off...

Naturally, if you are feeding children, you can leave it out. The bourbon just adds a richness to the pie and increases the nuttiness.