Name: Bourbon Balls
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (6 ounces/170 grams) vanilla wafers; 1 cup pecans , toasted; 1/2 cup (2 ounces/57 grams) confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons bourbon; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces/99 grams) granulated sugar

Why This Recipe Works

This classic no-bake cookie comes together quickly using crushed vanilla wafers, toasted pecans, confectioners’ sugar, and bourbon. The mixture is bound together with light corn syrup, flavored with unsweetened cocoa powder, rolled in granulated sugar, and refrigerated until firm.

Before You Begin

Either Dutch-processed or natural cocoa powder can be used in this recipe. These bourbon balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

Instructions

Process vanilla wafers and pecans in food processor until finely ground, about 15 seconds. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in confectioners’ sugar, bourbon, corn syrup, and cocoa.

Working with 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Transfer balls to large plate and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Serve.