Bourbon Balls

• 1 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1-1/2 cup of powdered sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1-1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and 1 cup of the powdered sugar. In a measuring cup, blend the bourbon and corn syrup and stir into the dry mixture.

When thoroughly blended, cover and refrigerate for an hour or more.

Sift about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar onto a large piece of waxed paper. Shape small amounts of the dough into balls then roll in powdered sugar.

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Makes about 3 dozen.