With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner my mind turns to racing parties. Since we are a Gluten Free house I really try to make gluten free dishes every one can love. I strive to make dishes our non-gluten free guests will enjoy.

I love Bourbon Balls and I have no idea why people don’t make them anymore. I love them so much that my mom made me regular Bourbon Balls for Easter! Many old fashion desserts and drinks are making a comeback, and Bourbon Balls were always a staple at our holiday parties when I was a child. My mom made a mean Bourbon Ball. Now I know most people will be making Mint Juleps, but why not use that Kentucky staple, Bourbon, a different way and bring some delicious Kentucky Derby Gluten Free Bourbon Balls to your Derby Party. Mad Men would be so proud of you!

Gluten Free Kentucky Derby Bourbon Balls

1 1/2 Cups Gluten Free cookie crumbs – I used Annie’s Gluten Free Bunny Cookies. (I ground the whole box and used the left over crumbs as a coating for the finished Bourbon Balls)

1 1/4 Cups Walnuts, ground to a fine crumb

1/2 Cup powered sugar + additional for coating finished Bourbon Balls

2 Tbs GF unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbs Organic Corn Syrup

1/4 Cup Kentucky Bourbon – should be gluten free, but verify before using

Combine ingredients, mixing completely. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and place on parchment paper. Mix left over cookie crumbs and powdered sugar. Roll Bourbon Balls in cookie crumb powdered sugar mixture. Store in an air tight container.