1 (6 oz) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 Tbsp white corn syrup

1/2 c. bourbon

2 1/2 c. vanilla wafers (crushed)

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 c. nuts (finely chopped)

 

      Melt chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water.  Remove from heat, add syrup

and bourbon.  Combine crushed vanilla wafers, powdered sugar and nuts.  Add

chocolate mixture and mix well.  Let stand about 30 min. 

     Form into 1 in. balls, roll in granulated or powdered sugar.  Store in closed can

for about 3 to 4 weeks, then watch out! 

     May substitute rum for bourbon.