Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels
Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels
Kitchen Science
100 bars
15 minutes
30 minutes
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Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels are a unique and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with sweetened condensed milk, these caramels are extra-luscious and packed with flavor.
A touch of bourbon gives them a unique depth of flavor, while the sea salt provides a perfect balance of sweetness and salty goodness. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to offer at your next party or just want an anytime snack, Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels will surely not disappoint.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- ¾ cup bourbon, divided
- 2 cups Wafer crumbs
- ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, split
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar, divided
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
Directions
Combine the pecans and 1/4 cup bourbon in a small basin. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 2 to 3 hours until the pecans have absorbed part of the bourbon. Drain the bourbon and set it aside.
Preheat the oven to 325 °F.
Bake the pecans on a baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes or until gently toasted. Allow the nuts to cool before finely chopping and setting aside.
Combine the chopped nuts, remaining bourbon, Nilla Wafers crumbs, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, and corn syrup in a large mixing bowl. Stir until completely smooth.
Roll dough into 34-inch balls with a heaping tablespoon of dough. Combine the remaining cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar in a separate bowl and coat each ball in the cocoa sugar.
Place the bourbon balls on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover and chill until stiff, at least 2 hours.