A potent and delicious no-bake holiday confection, packed with a full pound of ground nuts. This classic recipe uses both brandy and rum, along with honey and vanilla wafer crumbs, for a rich and flavorful treat.

Author

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 (12 oz) packageCrushed Keebler Vanilla Wafers
1 poundGround Pecans or Walnuts
1/2 cupHoney
1/2 cupRum
1/2 cupBrandy
As NeededPowdered Sugar or Granulated Sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, finely crush the vanilla wafers and grind the nuts.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, ground nuts, honey, rum, and brandy.
  3. Mix well with a sturdy spoon or your hands until a sticky, firm dough forms.
  4. Shape the mixture into small, 1-inch balls.
  5. Roll each ball in powdered or granulated sugar to coat them completely.
  6. Store the finished balls in a tightly covered container.

Note

The author notes, “I prefer gran. sugar” and says the balls will keep for 5 weeks. Like other recipes of this type, the flavor improves significantly after they have aged for a few days.