BRANDY BALLS

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Try a bit of brandy on your cookie tray this holiday season. These easy-prep balls, made with crushed vanilla wafers, can be rolled in cocoa or powdered sugar.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup brandy
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In food processor, process vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into large bowl. Add nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, stir together brandy and corn syrup until well combined. Add to dry mixture; stir until dough-like mixture forms.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar. If desired, place each in mini paper baking cup. Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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