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No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies

July 22, 2014 By Renee 28 Comments

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Summer in is in full swing. The combination of heat and humidity is stifling. It’s hard to catch a breath when mowing the lawn. Cooling down after yard work takes hours even in the comfort of air conditioning. The thought of adding heat indoors by turning on the oven is unappealing. This is where the goodness of no bake desserts is realized. You can keep your kitchen cool while you make No Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies.

The story of these cookies starts with other ones. There was a massive failure with a different cookie. That recipe sounded so easy and it involved rum and butterscotch. What I wound up with was a gooey glob with no hope of setting up properly. I tried everything to make it work to no avail. Tossing it and moving on was all I could do. It was such a shame too because it meant wasting a whole Ghirardelli milk chocolate bar. *Sigh*

No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies | Magnolia Days

No Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies are quick and easy to make. Crush vanilla wafer cookies, chop pecans, whisk confectioners sugar and cocoa, then a couple of stirs later adding in bourbon and corn syrup, you have the “dough”. You shape the dough into balls then flatten into disks. Or you can leave them shaped as balls, it’s your call. I wanted them to be shaped like cookies since this is for the Creative Cookie Exchange. The last steps are to roll them around in sugar to coat and let them dry to firm up.

No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies | Magnolia Days

How do the cookies taste? One word: bourbon. There are chocolate and pecan accents too. The unmistakable, prevalent flavor is bourbon. I thought about calling them no bake bourbon cookies however I threw in pecan in the title as a heads up about containing nuts.

No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies | Magnolia Days

Are you ready to make cookies? Scroll down to find a list for No Bake ones by talented cookie enthusiasts. Click on the links to get the recipes. For other no bake desserts, check out my Cherry Cream Cheese Bites and Zabaglione Italian Custard.

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No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies

A recipe for No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies made with bourbon, chocolate, pecans, crushed vanilla wafers. They are a tasty treat any time of the year.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners sugar divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Sift 1 cup powdered sugar and cocoa into a large bowl.
  2. Combine bourbon and corn syrup. Pour into bowl and stir until combined.
  3. Add wafer crumbs and pecans. Stir until combined.
  4. Shape into 1-inch balls then flatten into round disks, about 1/3-inch thick.
  5. Roll in remaining powdered sugar (sifted) and shake to remove excess.
  6. Place cookies on a tray or baking sheet and allow to dry before serving.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies made with bourbon, chocolate, pecans, crushed vanilla wafers. They are a tasty treat any time of the year.

Recipe adapted from Southern Living Christmas Cookies cookbook published in 1986 (no longer in print).

The Creative Cookie Exchange theme this month is “Beat the Heat with No Bake Cookies”. It’s summer and too hot to turn on the oven. If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura via email (thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com) and she will get you added to our Facebook group where we coordinate events.

You can also use us as a great resource for cookie recipes. Be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

  • Chunky Chocolate Fruit and Nut Cookie Slice from Jill at Made with Love
  • Indoor S’mores Bars from Karen at Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Kashata Squares from Stacy at Food Lust People Love
  • Nutella Clusters from Tara at Noshing with the Nolands
  • No Bake Bourbon Pecan Cookies from Renee at Magnolia Days
  • No Bake Coconut Cookies from Kathya at Basic N Delicious
  • No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies from Heather at Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • No Bake Kit Kat Squares from Holly at A Baker’s House
  • No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cookies from Becca at It’s Yummi!
  • Strawberry and Cream No Bake Cookies from Miranda at Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

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Comments

  1. lisa says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:42 am

    How much Bourbon? It says 1/4…….a cup? Tabelspoon?tsp?

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:34 am

      It’s a 1/4 cup (and I fixed the recipe). Thanks for letting me know. So easy to skip a detail when in a hurry.

      Reply
  2. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:13 am

    These are little boozy bites of love, Renee!

    Just a heads up…Your recipe calls for 1/4 bourbon, but doesn’t specify an amount.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Oopsie – Thanks for the heads up. I fixed it. It’s a 1/4 cup.

      Reply
  3. Stacy says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Mmmmm, bourbon cookies. These look wonderful, Renee, and I love the addition of pecans. These are the perfect southern cookie!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:42 am

      Yep, totally southern. Thanks Stacy.

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Love those cookies!! Great flavor combination!! I love a little boozy cookie!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Me too! Cheers and thanks Tara

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I am going to keep these in mind as holiday cookies– love the bourbon flavor and I think having a no-bake treat around the holidays would be a great time saver.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Yes, no-bake during the holidays is a good thing. Need the oven for pies and such.

      Reply
  6. Mitzi Assing says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Great recipe Renee. My mum use to make these every Christmas for our annual officer’s party while my dad was in the Army. It was always a big hit with everyone including us kids as we use to sneak 1 or 2 pieces. Whew! it was potently delicious.!!!! 😉

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:40 am

      I love your description “potently delicious” because it is so fitting for these cookies. Thanks Mitzi.

      Reply
  7. Lynn McBride says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:34 am

    These are like southern Bourbon balls we make at Christmas. but flattening them out, rolling them in sugar, and calling them a cookie? Brilliant. Making them in July? Even better.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thanks a bunch Lynn – or rather – merci!

      Reply
  8. Jill says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I love the sound of your cookies, they look so tasty.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Thanks Jill

      Reply
  9. Hezzi-D says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    These sound like great Christmas cookies with the bourbon and pecans (especially since they are so easy!) Putting them on my list right now.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Oh yes, they are great Christmas cookies. Might as well spread the joys of that season throughout the year too.

      Reply
  10. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Ooooh Bourbon! Makes up for the loss of the chocolate bar. Absolutely gorgeous as always.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Thanks so much Karen

      Reply
  11. ~Bea~ says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:06 am

    What can I say? This is a perfect no bake summer cookie! That seems like a lot of bourbon but I guess I will have to go buy some and give it a try! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:38 am

      It’s a bit more bourbon (or any flavor alchohol) than what is in most cookies. However, it really sets these cookies apart and above the usual.

      Reply
  12. Mary Frances says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    These cookies sound so decadent! I can’t believe they’re no-bake!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:36 am

      It’s true though – total no-bake goodness.

      Reply
  13. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    These look quite easy to make. Everyone needs a good no bake cookie that involves a little whiskey. Yum!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Miranda and yes, they are very easy to make.

      Reply
  14. Carla says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Another no bake cookie to add to my list! Looks like I’ll need to pick up some bourbon now 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Oh yes, a stop by the liquor store is in order for you Carla.

      Reply

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