BALLS with ALCOHOL

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TIPSY BALLS
1 (15 oz.) pkg. vanilla wafers
1 c. powdered sugar
2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. white Karo
4 jiggers whiskey
Roll vanilla wafers until finely powdered. Mix all ingredients except Karo and whiskey.
Mix whiskey and Karo together until well blended. Add to other ingredients and mix
thoroughly. Shape into balls and roll in powdered sugar.

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BOURBON BALLS

1 c. vanilla wafers, finely chopped
1 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. nuts, finely chopped (pecans
& walnuts)
2 tsp. cocoa
2 tsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. Bourbon, dark rum or whiskey
1/4 c. powdered sugar
Combine crushed wafers, 1 cup powdered sugar, chopped nuts and cocoa. Add bourbon
and corn syrup; mix well. With dampened hands, shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in
powdered sugar. Pack loosely in tin, separating layers with wax paper. Cover tightly.
Makes about 4 dozen. May also be stored in freezer.

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WALNUT RUM BALLS

1 1/2 c. ground walnuts
3 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. rum or bourbon

Blend thoroughly. Shape into small balls and roll in powdered sugar. Store in covered container.

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COCONUT RUM BALLS

4 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/4 c. Baker Angel Flake coconut
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed
milk
1/2 c. rum
Confectioners’ sugar

Combine crumbs, coconut, and nuts in bowl. Stir in condensed milk and rum, mixing well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners’ sugar to coat. Cover and store in refrigerator. Roll again in sugar, just before serving.

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CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS

4 c. finely rolled chocolate wafer
crumbs
2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. Jamaican rum or sherry
1 c. confectioners’ sugar
Few drops red food coloring
2 tbsp. hot water

Mix crumbs, sugar, nuts, rum or sherry together. Shape into small balls, 1/2 inch in diameter. Mix the confectioners’ sugar, coloring and hot water together. Dip ball in sugar. Store in tightly covered container.

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MOCHA BOURBON BALLS

1 lb. vanilla wafers, crushed
2 c. walnuts, chopped
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. confectioners’ sugar
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
4 (1 oz.) jiggers bourbon or rum

1. Blend together crushed wafers, chopped nuts, cocoa and sugar. 2. In separate bowl, mix corn syrup and bourbon together. Gradually add to crumb mixture. 3. Shape into balls the size of small walnuts and roll in confectioners’ sugar. 4. Chill overnight. Yield: 5 dozen.

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DRUNKEN BALLS

1 box vanilla wafers
2 tbsp. cocoa (dark)
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3 tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/2 c. brandy, rum, whiskey, 7-Up or
whatever you desire

Crush wafers. Add cocoa, powdered sugar and nuts. Mix together. Then add Karo and liquor or 7-Up. Mix again. Form balls and roll on powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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Rum Balls
1 3/4 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
1 cup ground pecans
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup light rum
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar (for dipping)
Makes About 2 1/2 Dozen

Mix all ingredients, except for 1/3 cup confectioners sugar. Roll into
one inch balls. Roll balls in remaining confectioners sugar to coat.

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