Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Bourbon Fruit Balls

These candies taste best after they have been stored for 24 hours. They can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for several weeks.

1 (9 ounce) package None Such Condensed
    Mincemeat, finely crumbled
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 56 cookies)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup bourbon or rum
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
Additional confectioners' sugar

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except additional confectioners' sugar until well blended. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

Dip hands in confectioners' sugar; shape mixture into 1-inch ball. (Re-chill if mixture become too soft.) Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets; chill 2 hours or until firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Re-roll in confectioners' sugar before serving if desired.