No-bake cocoa-bourbon balls

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupVanilla Wafers, crushed fine
1cupSugar, confectioners
1cupPecans, chopped
2tablespoonsCocoa
2tablespoonsSyrup, lt. corn
¼cupBourbon, rum, or brandy
Sugar, granulated

Directions

Stir together crumbs, confectioners sugar, pecans and cocoa. Add corn syrup and bourbon. Mix well. With wet hands, shape in 1" balls.

Roll in granulated sugar. Store airtight in cool, dry place.

Makes 36

These are best if made about 6 weeks in advance and put up in an airtight container.

Christmas 1980