Recipe for cooking double delight bourbon balls

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Truffles

Double Delight Bourbon Balls

6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
3 Tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 c. bourbon
7 oz. chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. powdered\sugar
1/3 c. chopped candied red cherries
Sugar

Gently melt chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in corn syrup and bourbon; cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix wafers, nuts, confectioners\sugar and cherries. Add the chocolate mixture and stir to blend. Let stand for 30 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls with fingers. Roll in granulated sugar, then refrigerate, covered, until ready to use or pack for gift giving.