Amaretto Balls

We make these at Christmas time ... and my mom eats the first batch herself. Make a double batch from the start and save yourself the trouble. :-)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups pecans, very finely chopped
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2  cups  chocolate wafers or 2  cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2⁄3 cup Amaretto
•  finely chopped pecans, to finish

Directions

1. Crush pecans and wafers separately using a food processor to equal 2 cups of each.
2. Combine food processor with sugar.
3. Slowly pour in liqueur until mixture forms a ball. You might not need the whole amount.
4. If mixture gets too wet, put it in the refrigerator overnight without a cover.
5. Shape into small balls; roll in additional finely chopped pecans.
6. Store in tightly sealed container. In the refrigerator is best.