Since I won't be in Louisiana gorging on delicious foods from my childhood, I'm posting a recipe. It's Bourbon Balls! I wish I was going to a Mardi Gras Ball or drinking some Bourbon in the French Quarter. Eating at Mother's would be my favorite, but I'm not doing any of it! And even though I *can make all of my favorite foods, it's just *not the same as having them made for you.
So here's an ultra easy recipe. It's great to bring over to dinner parties or enjoy yourself at home with loved ones. You'll be surprised how easy this is.
29 vanilla wafers, finely crushed ( yield 1 cup)
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tbsp. valrhona unsweetened cocoa powder
3–5 tbsp. bourbon(use coca cola if making for kids)
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
Mix crushed wafers, pecans, and cocoa together in a medium bowl.
Combine bourbon and corn syrup in a small bowl, add to wafer mixture, and stir until thoroughly combined.
Make pieces of chocolate mixture just a bit smaller than the size of a walnut, roll into 1" balls, and transfer to greased foil.
Put chocolate sprinkles into a small bowl. Dredge balls in sprinkles, turning to coat completely.
Serve at room temperature.
** Store bourbon balls in an airtight container in a cool spot or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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