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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
A food processor makes crushing cookies and finely chopping nuts a breeze | A food processor makes crushing cookies and finely chopping nuts a breeze. | ||
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
* 2 Tablespoons cocoa | * 2 Tablespoons cocoa | ||
* | * 1 cup powder sugar | ||
* 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers | * 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers | ||
* 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts | * 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts | ||
* 4 Tablespoons light corn syrup | * 4 Tablespoons light corn syrup | ||
* 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons of rum or bourbon | * 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons of rum or bourbon | ||
* 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling | |||
== Instructions == | == Instructions == | ||
# Sift the cocoa and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar into a large bowl. | # Sift the cocoa and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar into a large bowl. | ||
# Mix in | # Mix in crushed wafers, chopped nuts, . | ||
# Form the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands. If too crumbly, add slightly more corn syrup and rum. | # Form the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands. If too crumbly, add slightly more corn syrup and rum. | ||
# Sprinkle 1 cup confectioner's sugar onto a plate and roll balls in it to coat. | # Sprinkle 1 cup confectioner's sugar onto a plate and roll balls in it to coat. | ||
# Store in a tin for at least 1 week. Cookies will mellow with age and will keep up to 1 month. | # Store in a tin for at least 1 week. Cookies will mellow with age and will keep up to 1 month. | ||
Revision as of 07:01, 16 December 2014
Makes about 36 pieces.
Notes
A food processor makes crushing cookies and finely chopping nuts a breeze.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa
- 1 cup powder sugar
- 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 4 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons of rum or bourbon
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Sift the cocoa and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar into a large bowl.
- Mix in crushed wafers, chopped nuts, .
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands. If too crumbly, add slightly more corn syrup and rum.
- Sprinkle 1 cup confectioner's sugar onto a plate and roll balls in it to coat.
- Store in a tin for at least 1 week. Cookies will mellow with age and will keep up to 1 month.