jolly bourbon balls

Name: Jolly Bourbon Balls
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) box vanilla wafers, finely crushed, 3 cups; 1 cup(s) finely chopped nuts, i usually use pecans; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar, divided; 6 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup; 1/2 cup(s) bourbon

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Aug 22, 2012

My friend Jeremy loves these little balls of goodness. I make them every Christmas to share with him.

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Ingredients

12 ounces box vanilla wafers, finely crushed, 3 cups
1 cup finely chopped nuts, i usually use pecans
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup bourbon

How To Make jolly bourbon balls

Step 1

Combine crushed wafers, nuts and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Melt chocolate chips with corn syrup in top of double boiler over simmering (not boiling) water. Stir in bourbon until smooth.
Step 3

Pour chocolate mixture over crumb mixture; stir to combine thoroughly.
Step 4

Shape scant tablespoonful of mix into 1-inch balls. Repeat with remaining mixture. Roll balls with the palms of your hands to form uniform round shape; p;ace on waxed paper.
Step 5

Place remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll balls in sugar; place in petit four or candy papers. Store in an airtight container at least 3 days before serving for flavors to mellow. May be stored up to 2 weeks. Makes 48 candies.
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