December 18, 2012
Staff Writer
Just a pinch
The Zope Gazette
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:18 PM CST
Pella —
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1 c |
fine vanilla wafer crumbs |
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1 c |
finely chopped pecans
Try Diamond of California Nuts
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1 c |
confectioners sugar |
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2 Tbsp |
unsweetened cocoa powder |
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1/4 c |
bourbon |
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1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup |
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confectioners sugar sifted |
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Thoroughly combine 1 crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and the cocoa. In a separate bowl, blend the bourbon and corn syrup. Stir this bourbon mixture into the dry mixture; blend well. Cover and chill for at least a few hours. Sift about 1/2 to 1 cup of confectioners' sugar on a cookie sheet. Shape small bits of the dough into balls and roll them in the confectioners'. Store in refrigerator in tightly covered containers. Make these a few days in advance for best flavor, and roll in confectioners' sugar again before serving, if desired. These can also be frozen for longer storage.
Makes about 3 dozen bourbon balls.
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