Bourbon Balls

From Coastal Living, SEPTEMBER 2008

3 cups crushed vanilla wafers

1 cup finely chopped pecans

1 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1/2 cup bourbon

Powdered sugar

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in corn syrup and bourbon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: Makes 3 dozen

My Review: I cut this recipe in half -- no one needs three dozen bourbon balls. Yowza! These packed quite a punch! They're pretty boozy - way fun for New Year's Eve or a holiday party. You may not want to give them to your kids, though. They seem to mellow over time, so if you want milder bourbon balls, make them a few days ahead. I thought they were fun and Simon liked them a lot. They're super easy to make.