Chocolate Brandy Balls
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic no-bake holiday confection featuring rich chocolate brandy balls. Made with crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, walnuts, and brandy, they are rolled in sugar and aged for peak flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 0 mins | 24 hours | 48 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/2 Cups | Vanilla Wafers | finely crushed (approx. 60 wafers) |
| 1 Cup | Confectioners’ Sugar | sifted |
| 2 Tablespoons | Cocoa Powder | |
| 1/2 Cup | Walnuts | finely chopped |
| 1/4 Cup | Brandy | |
| 1/4 Cup | Light Corn Syrup | |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoons | Water | optional, if needed |
| As needed | Granulated Sugar | for rolling |
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers, 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup brandy and 1/4 cup light corn syrup. Mix well until a stiff, sticky dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add up to 1 1/2 teaspoons water to help it come together.
Shape and Coat
- Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch balls, rolling them firmly between your palms.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar until coated completely and sparkling.
- Store in a tightly covered container. For the best flavor, let them age for 1 to 2 days before serving to allow the brandy flavor to mellow and mature.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature. For the best flavor, let them age for 1 to 2 days before serving.
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