BRANDY OR KAHLUA BALLS

2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies,* crumbled
1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar (plus more for decorating)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup brandy or Kahlua
1 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
3 tablespoons light corn syrup

Place cookie crumbs, sugar, cocoa, brandy or Kahlua, nuts and corn syrup in a mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Shape by hand into round balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in additional confectioner's sugar to coat.

Store in an airtight container for at least one day before serving to allow flavors to mingle.

*This is equivalent to one 7 1/4 ounce box, or about 60 vanilla wafers.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen
Source: Dorothy Lenahan