Description:

Whichever liquor you prefer

Source:

Sheila Kosko

Serves/Makes:about 48 pieces

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) sifted powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) crushed vanilla wafers
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) light-colored corn syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) bourbon or rum
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) water

Preparation

• Mix sugar, vanilla wafers, walnuts and cocoa powder.
• Stir in corn syrup, liquor, and water until combined.
• On work suface dusted with powdwered sugar, pat mixture into an 8x6" rectangle.
• Cut into 48 pieces (a pizza cutter works well for this).
• Roll each piece into a ball.
• Place in a tightly covered container for 2-3 days.
• Before serving, roll balls in additional powdered sugar.

Comments

These are a great gift for the Holidays! If you want a non-alcoholic version: substitute 2 T. water and 1/2 tsp. artificial rum/brandy flavoring.