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
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 (12 oz) package | Crushed Keebler Vanilla Wafers |
| 1 pound | Ground Pecans or Walnuts |
| 1/2 cup | Honey |
| 1/2 cup | Rum |
| 1/2 cup | Brandy |
| As Needed | Powdered Sugar or Granulated Sugar for rolling |
Instructions
- In a food processor, finely crush the vanilla wafers and grind the nuts.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers, ground nuts, honey, rum, and brandy.
- Mix well with a sturdy spoon or your hands until a sticky, firm dough forms.
- Shape the mixture into small, 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered or granulated sugar to coat them completely.
- 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.
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