Whiskey Balls

By amaliana

Ingredients

• Note:
• 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup powdered cocoa
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup whiskey(see note)
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• salt
• It is traditional in the South to use bourbon whiskey, but rye may also be used.

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make three cups of vanilla wafer crumbs in a blender at high speed, adding a few wafers at a time.
2. Chop the nuts in a food processor or blender. Blend together the crumbs, nuts, cocoa, one-cup confectioners' sugar, whiskey, corn syrup and a dash of salt. Form into small balls about walnut size.
3. Roll each ball in the remaining cup of confectioners' sugar and place on a cookie sheet.
Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.