Shelly's Recipe

MINI CHOCOLATE BOURBON BITES

Category: Candy

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
1 cup flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
1 x egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add bourbon; beat well. Gradually add flour and cocoa powder, beating till well mixed. Stir in chocolate pieces. Chill 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white, then in nuts. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 about 12 minutes or until edges are firm (the center will be soft). Cool on wire racks.