Today is Kentucky Derby Day, celebrate with these butter soft, sweet and creamy Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Balls!

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
5 Tablespoons bourbon

Combine softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.

Add bourbon and mix until incorporated.

Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.

Form the buttercream into 1 inch balls and place on waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.

Transfer buttercream centers to a Ziploc freezer bag and freeze for several hours or overnight.

Dip into tempered chocolate and top with half a pecan.

Photo and recipe shared from: http://www.myownsweetthyme.com/2008/12/kentucky-bourbon-balls.html