Ginger Bourbon Balls {#SundaySupper Ultimate Cookie Exchange}

Everybody loves Balls during the Holidays...

Painted Glass Balls hanging from the Christmas tree 

Buckeyes

Chocolate Coconut Balls

Snowballs

Schweddy Balls 

Rum Balls

Costume Balls
Supernatural Balls

Fruit 'n Nut Balls
Disco Balls

Cheese Balls

Footballs

Popcorn Balls

Big Balls 

And of course...

Bourbon Balls

It's true.  I can't resist a good boozy ball on any holiday tray.  These balls in particular have bite... from the ground-up spicy gingersnaps to the punch of bourbon to the lemon sugar they are rolled in... these are some pretty irresistible balls.

Ginger Bourbon Balls

by Heather Schmitt-González

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes

Cook Time: n/a

Keywords: dessert ginger whisk(e)y nuts Christmas cookie American winter

Ingredients (~6 dozen)

• 1 c. granulated sugar
• finely grated zest of 1 fat lemon
• 2½ c. (~100) crushed ginger snaps
• 1 c. finely ground hazelnuts
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• ¼ c. bourbon
• ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 Tbs. golden syrup
• 2 Tbs. water

Instructions

Combine sugar and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Pour onto a large sheet of wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.

Combine crushed gingersnaps, ground hazelnuts, powdered sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine.  Whisk together the bourbon, vanilla, golden syrup, and water and drizzle over the crumb mixture; pulse until everything comes together.

Shape into ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in the lemon sugar. Store in an airtight container.

note:

These freeze well. Simply set out on a parchment lined baking tray and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe zippered baggie for up to one month. Plus, the alcohol keeps them soft enough, that if you get a hankerin', you can reach into the freezer and grab a boozy bite!

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This week, #SundaySupper has a special guest who knows a thing or two about cookies.  Janet Keeler, Food & Travel Editor for the Tampa Bay Times and author of Cookielicious will be joining us during out chat tonight with tips on baking for the Ultimate Cookie Exchange and also to answer any of your baking questions.   So go ahead, grab a glass of milk and join us for The Ultimate Cookie Exchange tonight.  We are giving away 5 signed copies of Cookielicious during the chat.

Check out Cookielicious by Food Editor Janet K. Keeler from The Tampa Bay Times now while there is a special… Buy One Cookielicious Cookbook and get one for a friend!

And now, prepare for the Ultimate Holiday Cookie Exchange:

• Turtle Thumbprint Cookies by Cravings of a Lunatic 
• #glutenfree Almond Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Cooking Underwriter
• Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies by The Foodie Army Wife
• M & M Cookies by Damn Delicious 
• Snowball Cookies by Small Wallet Big Appetite 
• Mocha Thumbprint Cookies by The Meltaways
• Cardamom-Walnut Cookies by Home Cooking Memories 
• Polish Chrusciki (Bow Ties) by Comfy Cuisine 
• Cherry Blossom Cookies by Flour on my Face
• Rosettes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake 
• Millionaire’s Shortbread by Gotta Get Baked 
• Double-the-Mint Chocolate Kiss Cookies by The Weekend Gourmet 
• Whole Wheat Cereal Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings 
• Chocolate Dipped Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen 
• Scories De Vulcan | Lava Stones Cookies by The Daily Dish Recipes
• Zimtsterne {Cinamon Stars} #Dairyfree by Galactosemia in PDX
• S’mores Cookies by Hezzi-D’s Book and Cooks
• Chocolate Whoppers by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Ricotta Cookies with White Chocolate Glaze Country Girl in the Village
• Turtles by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts 
• Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies! by I Run For Wine
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Toffee Cookies by The Urban Mrs.
• Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles 
• Amaretto Almond Biscotti by Noshing With The Nolands
• Mexican Chocolate Cookies by Generation Y Foodie 
• Double Chocolate Peppermin Biscotti by Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
• Ice Cream Kolaczki by Cookistry
• Amoniaczki by What Smells So Good?
• Fruit and Nut Ice Box Cookies by In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Ginger Bourbon Balls by girlichef
• Candy Cane Blossom Cookies by Mommas Meals 
• Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies by Lovely Pantry
• Ninja Bread Men by Diabetic Foodie 
• Peppermint Sugar Cookies by In The Kitchen With KP
• Christmas Crunchies by Magnolia Days
• Cream Cheese Swirled Red Velvet Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen
• Double Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies and Tips on Mailing Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
• Congo Bars by Supper for a Steal 
• Mint Surprise Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
• Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies by Midlife Road Trip
• Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars by Shockingly Delicious
• Oreo Cheesecake Cookies by Baker Street 
• Biscoff Pillow Cookies by by The Messy Baker Blog
• Mexican Hot Cocoa Cookies by Juanita’s Cocina
• Raspberry Thumbprints for my first #SundaySupper!  by Kelly Bakes 
• Tea Biscuits by My Cute Bride
• Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies by Mama Mommy Mom 
• Lebanese Butter Cookies for the Christmas Season by The Catholic Foodie
• Almond Joy Macaroons by Cupcakes and Kale Chips 
• Gluten Free Coconut Fruit Nut Cookies by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz 
• Snowball Surprise Cookies by Family Foodie

Do you have a favorite cookie to take to a Cookie Exchange?  Please join on us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper on December 9th.  In the evening we will meet at 7pm (Eastern) for our #SundaySupper Ultimate Cookie Exchange live chat.