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Christmas Morning Bourbon Balls

Cookie balls that are spiked with bourbon and rolled in powdered sugar, for the grown-ups.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 3 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Combine the wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, pecans, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the bourbon and corn syrup until the mixture holds together.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  4. Roll each ball in extra powdered sugar to coat.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour so the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

These are adults-only, so keep them on a separate plate from the kids' treats.