Members of The Maryland Promotions Team are gearing up for a Christmas
in July sale. To get in the spirit of the season check out Linda's
mom's Cocoa Bourbon Balls recipe. Linda, from JoyasLindas, says it's the best Christmas cookie ever and it's very easy to make! Cocoa Bourbon Balls
From the Kitchen of Linda’s Mom
Ingredients
1C finely crushed vanilla wafers (30 to 36)
1C confectioner’s sugar
1C chopped pecans
2 T cocoa
2 T light corn syrup
¼ C bourbon, rum or brandy
Directions
Additional granulated sugar, chopped pecans or cocoa.
Stir together crumbs, 10X sugar, pecans & cocoa.
Add syrup & bourbon. Mix well.
With wet hands, shape into 1” balls.
Roll in granulated sugar, chopped pecans or cocoa.
Makes about 3 dozen.
My mom made these cookies for over 50 years, and they have always been a family favorite. My uncle, her brother, especially liked them, and she made a batch just for him every year. They have both since passed on to their rewards, but I smile whenever I make these cookies, thinking of the two of them.
ReplyDeleteOne year I took the bourbon balls and the recipe to a cookie exchange party, and they won every prize that was offered. The next year, another participant brought them as her entry--they are that good! I hope everyone enjoys them.
What a wonderful story, Linda! That's great you carry on the tradition of making and sharing them!
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