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Southern Living Bourbon Balls

Delicious and easy these Bourbon Balls are a delightfully adult treat that is both sweet and rich with a bit of a savoriness from the bourbon.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 12-oz. package vanilla wafers, finely crushed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Combine vanilla wafers, pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl; stir well.
  • Combine corn syrup and bourbon, stirring well.
  • Pour bourbon mixture over wafer mixture; stir until blended. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in additional powdered sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Course: holiday craft along