Kahlúa Balls Recipe
Try this grown up version of “cookies & milk” – Kahlua balls & winter white cocktail are a terrific combination for entertaining at home.
Do you love to make and bake gifts to give for the Holidays? Think about those people you want to give something to, but they’re not really on your “gift giving list.” Neighbors, hostesses, teachers, can all benefit from a couple of hours you spend in the kitchen on a weekend afternoon. In fact next to a bottle of spirits, food is my favorite gift to receive!
I created this recipe for Kahlúa balls which makes a fantastic little gift to share. If you’re a fan of bourbon balls or rum balls, you’re gonna love these!
Kahlúa Balls Recipe
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Kahlúa
- 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
- Powdered sugar and cocoa powder for rolling
Use a food processor to finely chop pecans {and whole graham crackers}.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until mixture is completely moist.
Scoop mixture and shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar or cocoa powder to coat.
Cover and chill for 1 to 8 hours.
Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To compliment these little dessert balls I couldn’t help but think of “milk.” Of course this duet is a grown up version of cookies & milk and this drink is best served in a martini glass!
Winter White Cocktail
- 4 oz cold milk
- 3/4 cup Kahlúa
- 3/4 cup chocolate liqueur
- 1 large dollop of cool whip
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, with ice. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds and strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice if desired.