Amount | Measure | Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
-------- | ------------ | -------------------------------- |
1 | cup | pecans -- finely chopped |
1 | cup | vanilla wafer crumbs |
1/2 | cup | unsweetened cocoa powder |
1/2 | cup | confectioner's sugar -- divided |
1 1/2 | tablespoons | light corn syrup |
1/4 | cup | bourbon |
Heat oven to 325°F. Spread pecans on a cookie sheet and place in oven about 3 minutes. Toss nuts a return for another 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. In a food processor add cookies, pecans and process until finely chopped. In a medium bowl mix together the nut and cookie mixture with 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar. Add corn syrup and bourbon and mix completely. Sift remaining cocoa and sugar together and spread on large plate. Shape cookie mixture into 3/4 inch balls and roll them in cocoa and sugar mixture. Makes 36 servings |
Per Serving: 45 Calories; 3g Fat (49.9% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. |