bourbon balls

By á-8010

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers (we used Nabisco Nilla Wafers)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup bourbon

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation
In small batches, place the vanilla wafers in the bowl of a food processor (or in a blender) and grind for 45 seconds, or until finely ground. You should have about 6 cups. Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl and set it aside. Place the wafer crumbs, walnuts, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and bourbon in a large bowl. Use a large spoon or your hands to mix them until all of the bourbon is absorbed.
Use a small melon ball scoop or your hands to scoop the mixture. Roll it between the palms of your hands to form a ball about the diameter of a quarter. Then roll the ball in the granulated sugar, coating it thoroughly. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Layer the balls between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bourbon balls from the refrigerator and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Serving Size
Makes about 3 dozen balls.