JOLLY BOURBON BALLS

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Provided by Marsha Gardner @mrdick1950

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

Combine crushed wafers, nuts and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl; set aside.
Melt chocolate chips with corn syrup in top of double boiler over simmering (not boiling) water. Stir in bourbon until smooth.
Pour chocolate mixture over crumb mixture; stir to combine thoroughly.
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.
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.