Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • Pinch cayenne, optional
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup rum or bourbon
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup finely ground nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts)
  • Choice of coating (see below)

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, cocoa and cayenne, if using.
  • Stir in the corn syrup and rum or bourbon and blend.
  • Stir in the crushed Nilla wafers and nuts; mix well. Dough should be fairly stiff; add more crushed vanilla wafers if needed.
  • Shape into balls roughly an inch in size and roll the balls in a coating (below) as desired.
  • Refrigerate or freeze to set.
  • Serve at room temperature, but store leftovers in the refrigerator.