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     Title: LIQUEUR-FLAVORED BALLS
Categories: Candies, Gifts
     Yield: 24 Servings

    15 oz Vanilla wafers
   1/4 c  White Karo Syrup
     3 ts Cocoa powder
   1/2 c  Liqueur; * see note
 2 1/3 c  Confectioner sugar
     1 c  Pecans; or almonds, chopped
    12 oz Choc. chips
     2 tb Crisco

 Put all ingredients, except the choc. chips and crisco 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, amaretto, bourbon,
 kahlua or brandies such as Apricot brandy.

 Judy Garnett, Raleigh, NC - pjxg05a

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