Macadamia Bourbon Balls

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 30 candies

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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