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Bourbon Balls




Source of Recipe


Source: Better Homes and Gardens


List of Ingredients




1 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 22 wafers)
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped candied cherries
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Sifted powdered sugar


Recipe



1. In a mixing bowl combine crushed vanilla wafers, the 1 cup powdered sugar, walnuts, candied cherries, and cocoa powder. Stir in bourbon, water, and light corn syrup until well combined. Chill the mixture about 30 minutes.
2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls in an airtight container; let the balls stand (ripen) for 2 to 3 days. Before serving the balls, roll them in additional sifted powdered sugar. Makes about 24 pieces.