Printer-friendly versionWhat You Need:
- 3 ½ C vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 1 C pecans, chopped very fine
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
- 1/3 C Irish whisky
- 3 T instant coffee powder
- 1/3 C light corn syrup
How to Make It:
- Place the crushed cookies into a mixing bowl.
- Add the pecans and toss to combine.
- Pour 1 C of the sugar into the mixture and stir to combine well.
- Place the whisky into a mixing bowl.
- Add the coffee powder and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the cookie mixture.
- Add the corn syrup and blend the ingredients together well.
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Form the mixture into balls and place on the wax paper.
- Pour the remaining sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Roll the coffee balls through the sugar being sure to coat them well.
- Allow the balls to stand 15 minutes then store in an airtight container.
Serves: 32 approximately depending on how large you make each ball
These little gems become more flavorful the longer they set. Make them ahead of time and store them for 2 to 3 days to get the full flavor. Give them more of a St. Patrick's Day look by rolling them in green tinted sugar crystals instead of the confectioners' sugar.