Bourbon Or Rum Balls

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Sift together into a medium bowl: 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2. Step 2.

   Whisk together in a small bowl until well mixed: ¼ cup bourbon or dark rum; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

3. Step 3.

   Stir the rum mixture into the cocoa mixture and set aside. Combine in a medium bowl: 2 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (from one 11-ounce box); 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

4. Step 4.

   Stir into the cocoa mixture. If the mixture seems dry, add up to 1 tablespoon bourbon or rum a few drops at a time until the mixture holds together.

5. Step 5.

   Roll the mixture into balls between your palms (the balls do not have to be even). Roll in: ½ cup powdered sugar

6. Step 6.

   Or, if desired, dip in: (Tempered chocolate)

7. Step 7.

   Store between layers of wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.