Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/2 cup Kentucky bourbon
Instructions
- Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and place in a large bowl.
- Add chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup and bourbon.
- Pour liquid over dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
- Let mixture sit for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into 1-inch balls with lightly damp hands.
- Coat in powdered sugar, cocoa, or chopped nuts as desired.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Toast the pecans for extra depth of flavor.
- Try different coatings like melted chocolate or coconut.
- Letting them rest overnight enhances the bourbon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg