Rum or Bourbon Balls

Southern Bourbon Balls aka Rum Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa
• Pinch of cayenne, optional
• 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup of rum or bourbon
• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1 cup finely ground nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts)
• Choice of coating (below)

Instructions

In a large bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, cocoa and cayenne, if using. Stir in the corn syrup and rum or bourbon and blend. Stir in the crushed Nilla wafers and nuts; mix well. Dough should be fairly stiff; add more crushed vanilla wafers if needed. Shape into balls roughly an inch in size, and roll the balls in a coating(this can be powdered sugar traditional...or coconut, ground nuts...or be real fancy dip in chocolate) as desired. Refrigerate or freeze to set. Serve at room temperature, but store leftovers in the refrigerator.