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A festive no-bake holiday treat made with crushed vanilla wafers, nuts, cocoa, and whisky, rolled in powdered sugar for a soft, aromatic, grown-up dessert bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40-50 pieces vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 3 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 4 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons whisky
  • powdered sugar, for rolling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Combine the crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa powder, and chopped nuts in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the corn syrup and whisky, mixing until the mixture is evenly moistened.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands.
  4. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until coated.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the whisky bubbles to rest overnight in an airtight container. Adjust moisture by adding more crushed wafers if too sticky or a small splash of whisky if too dry.

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