Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Double Delight Bourbon Balls

6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup bourbon
7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup chopped candied red cherries
Granulated sugar

Gently melt chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in corn syrup and bourbon; cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix wafers, nuts, confectioners' sugar and cherries. Add the chocolate mixture and stir to blend. Let stand for 30 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls with fingers. Roll in granulated sugar, then refrigerate, covered, until ready to use or pack for gift giving.