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     Title: AMARETTO BALLS
Categories: Candies
     Yield: 8 Servings

     1    Vanilla wafers
   1/4 c  Karo syrup (white)
     3 ts Cocoa powder
   1/2 c  Amaretto liqueur; (see * be
 2 1/3 c  Confectioner sugar
     1 c  Pecans; or almonds - choppe
     1 pk Choc. chips (12 oz pkg)
     2 tb Crisco; or 1/2 block paraff

 Put all ingredients, except the choc. chips and paraffin in a large plastic
 bag.  Mix together well by kneading outside of plastic bag. When completely
 blended, form small balls and place on waxed paper in one layer and chill
 quickly in freezer for about 20 minutes (uncovered). Meanwhile, melt choc.
 chips with 1/2 block of paraffin or 2 T. crisco shortening in double boiler
 over med.  to low heat. When candy balls are chilled, dip one at a time in
 chocolate.  Keep in cool place to store. *Can use rum, bourbon, kahlua.

 Hope you enjoy these. 10/21 03:42 P.M. JUDY/NC PJXG05A

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