Bourbon Balls

1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup pecans
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp bourbon
2 tbsp light corn syrup

In bowl of food processor*, combine 1 cup confectioner's sugar, graham cracker crumbs, pecans and cocoa. Process with quick on/off pulses.

Add bourbon and corn syrup. Process, using quick on/off pulses, until mixture begins to hold together.

Press and roll mixture into 1 inch balls.

Toss each ball in remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar to coat.

Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

* If desired, pecans can be finely chopped and ingredients mixed together by hand.

Makes about 18 balls
Source: Women's World, February 16, 1993