Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you get buzzed from bourbon balls? ›

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.

Since the balls aren't baked, the alcohol from the bourbon isn't cooked off, as it is in many other candies and desserts. "After eating one, you can smell the bourbon on you for a little while," says Chavez-Graziano.

Bourbon in Chocolate

It's also fun to reverse the action and add bourbon to the chocolate instead! Bourbon balls are a staple of Kentucky hospitality. Bourbon ball recipes abound but most are made with a center of bourbon-infused sweetened butter. This is coated in chocolate and topped with a pecan.

Companies generally state that if you eat just one chocolate, you won't be at any kind of risk of serious intoxication, and the likelihood of your BAC being above . 01% is low.

Note: This product contains real alcohol -- must be 21 or older to purchase! Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not consume this product. Gift box contains 16 ounces of Maker's Mark Bourbon Liquor Chocolates.

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 longer you cook, the more alcohol cooks out, but you have to cook food for about 3 hours to fully erase all traces of alcohol. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Data lab confirmed this and added that food baked or simmered in alcohol for 15 minutes still retains 40 percent of the alcohol.

small, soft, delicious bite-size chocolate rum balls

feel free to use coconut oil or butter in this recipe. you can easily substitute the rum with water or milk and make them appropriate for kids, pregnant ladies, or those who don't drink alcohol in general.

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.

How long can you keep rum balls? ›

Store rum balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months and allow to come to room temperature before eating.

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Dark chocolate between 70 - 75% cocoa is a sweet spot that flatters a range of bourbons, but there are harmonic pairings to be found across the chocolate spectrum. Dark chocolate with caramel or buttery vanilla notes echoes bourbon's deep richness. Creamy white chocolate balances out more intense bourbons.

For most people, 3-4 shots will be enough for you to at least feel tipsy.

On an empty stomach, I'd say you could get drunk off 2–4 shots if you are a medium-weight drinker. On a full stomach I'd say it will take 4–6 shots. (1 shot = 1.5 ounces). For me, going over 6 shots is where I start to get sick (everything spins so I can't close my eyes if I try to sit down).

Buzzballz have a 15% ABV which is slightly more than a regular glass of wine. Before you can move on to the drunk phase, you will need to consume 3-4 Buzzballz.

Can rum balls make you drunk? This is a no bake recipe, which means any alcohol we use in the process won't be cooked away or made less effective. However, we're not using that much of it, so getting drunk isn't something to worry about! After all, there's only ¼ cup of rum divided among 24 individual bites.