Snowy Lemon Balls

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely crushed shortbread cookies (I used Keebler)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup powered sugar

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the crushed cookies, 1 cup of powdered sugar, almonds and crushed candies.
In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup, milk and melted butter.
Stir the corn syrup mixture into the cookie mixture until well combined.
Shape cookie mixture into 1-inch balls. Place 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll balls in the powdered sugar. Place balls on a large baking sheet.
Cover and chill balls on baking sheet for at least 2 hours. Roll balls again in powdered sugar just before serving. If desired, garnish with finely crushed lemon candies. To store: Layer cookies between sheets of wax paper in airtight container for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
makes about 36 cookies