This recipe can also use rum instead of bourbon and also you can use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers. Be sure to age these for at least a few days in a tin before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 ½ cups ground walnuts
- 24 candied cherries, halved
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
In the microwave oven or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and corn syrup.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers and ground walnuts. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs in the bowl and blend well using your hands. Shape into 1 inch balls and press a cherry half into the center of each one. Roll each cookie in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Step 3
Store in an airtight tin for at least a week before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 110 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Sodium38mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium7mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium37mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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