Step 1

Combine first four ingredients in large bowl.

Step 2

Add maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla.

Step 3

Use your hands to make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Almond extract can be subbed for non-alcohol version... add water to equal liquid amount. You can also try non-alcohol rum flavoring.

Step 4

Form balls by scooping a tablespoon size amount of mixture.

Step 5

Roll in hands to form balls.

Step 6

Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place cookie sheet in the freezer for 2 hrs.Tip: After all balls are made, roll balls again with slightly water damped hands. This will make balls smooth before dipping in chocolate.

Step 7

Melt chocolate bark in a double boiler or microwave per directions on package.

Step 8

Dip frozen balls into chocolate.

Step 9

Then place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Step 10

Optional: Sprinkle a few grains of coarse sea salt on balls before the chocolate sets.

Step 11

These freeze well. Take out of the freezer and let sit for 15 minutes. They are also good frozen!