Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Walnut Bourbon Balls

2 1/2 cups (5 dozen) crushed vanilla wafers
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup bourbon

Mix well the crumbs, cocoa, sugar and nuts. Add corn syrup and bourbon. Form into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each in sifted confectioners' sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.

Helpful hint: Process the vanilla wafers in a food processor.