Bourbon Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/3 c. bourbon
1 (10 to 12 oz.) pkg. vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation

Melt chocolate in a double boiler over hot water; remove from heat and stir in sugar, syrup and bourbon.
Combine wafer crumbs and nuts.
Stir in chocolate mixture; blend well and shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll in additional ground nuts, powdered sugar or coconut.
Store airtight for 1 to 2 weeks before serving.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen.