Bourban Whiskey Balls

 Bourbon Balls

1 (11-ounce box) vanilla wafers

1⁄3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

2⁄3 cup finely chopped walnuts

2⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, unsweetened cocoa powder

2⁄3 cup bourbon or whiskey

Finely grind the vanilla wafers in a blender or food processors. Place the sugar in a bowl and set aside. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix by hand until all bourbon is absorbed. Roll mixture between palms of your hands to form a ball about the diameter of a quarter. Roll in granulated sugar.

Makes about 3 dozen quarter-sized balls

Peanut Butter Bon Bons

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions:

1
Mix powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs.
2
Heat butter and peanut butter over low heat until melted. Stir into crumb mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3
Shape into 1" balls.
4
Heat chocolate chips and shortening until melted. Dip balls into chocolate to coat.
5
Cool on wax paper, then refrigerate until firm.

Servings:

36