MACADAMIA BOURBON BALLS

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This recipe was passed down from my Great-Great-Grandmother, Mrs Annie Surgi. I replaced the pecans with Macadamia nuts to give it a new flavor.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 30 candies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped (can also use pecans or walnuts)
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup Bourbon

Steps:

  • Crush vanilla wafers in food processor.
  • Mix wafers, powdered sugar, cocoa, & macadamia nuts.
  • Add corn syrup & bourbon.
  • Roll into small firm balls, about 1" each.
  • Roll in powdered sugar.
  • Put in an air-tight container and cure for at least 24 hours.
  • Will keep for several weeks in air tight container or can be frozen after the 24 hour curing period.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.8

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