Bourbon Balls

1-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Combine 1 cup pecans and bourbon; let stand, covered, for 8 hours or overnight.

Cream butter and confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until crumbly; stir in pecan mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 45 minutes. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.

Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Dip in chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Let stand until it’s set.