Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category
Creme de Menthe Balls
This is a great and very easy no bake Christmas cookie recipe that is always a favorite.
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/3 cup green creme de menthe
additional powdered sugar
Combine wafer crumbs, pecans, 1 cup powdered sugar, corn syrup and creme de menthe,
blending to make a stiff dough. Roll into 1″ balls, then roll in additional powdered sugar to
coat.
Recipe for Bourbon Balls with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Makes about 60
- 4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Powdered or granulated sugar
Mix crushed wafers, powdered sugar, pecans and cocoa. Stir in bourbon and corn syrup. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Refrigerate in tightly covered container several days before serving.
Can roll in powdered cocoa drink mix instead of sugar for a chocolate covered bourbon ball.
Can use rum instead of bourbon for rum balls.

