I have been making this recipe for years and it is the most requested of all the holiday recipes which we gift to friends and family. Now let me say this, these are good no matter what, but the flavor is best if you make them about a week ahead of time. When gifting, you will want to make sure the recipient is aware of what they will be eating as these are not really intended for children as much as they are for adults, because the flavor of the bourbon does not cook out.
Ingredients:
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup bourbon
2-1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 55 wafers)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or almonds (I usually use 1/4 cup of each)
Large Grain Sugar or Crushed Pistachios
Using double boiler or glass bowl over boiling water, heat chocolate pieces until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stirring in sugar, corn syrup and bourbon till well mixed and smooth. (At this point you will want to taste test, just for the heck of it)
Stir in crushed vanilla wafers and nuts, mixing well. Let mixture stand about 30 minutes as it will be easier to work with. Using a small cookie scoop, measure mixture and shape into balls. Roll in sugar or crushed pistachios and store in a tightly covered container about a week to mellow the flavors. Makes approximately 50.
Another suggestion, you can dip balls into melted chocolate, roll in cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Get creative and share the love!
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