Booze Balls from Food Network

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   Put chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium power for a minute.

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   Stir and repeat until the chocolate melts, about 3 minutes in all depending on the power of your microwave.

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   Alternatively, put the chocolates in a heatproof bowl.

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   Bring a saucepan filled with 1-inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl on the pan (without touching the water).

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   Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.

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   Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground (you should have about 1 1/2 cups ground cookies).

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   Alternatively, put cookies inside a heavy re-sealable plastic bag and crush by moving a rolling pin over the cookies.

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   Stir the cookie crumbs, dried plums, confectioners' sugar, bourbon or brandy, and condensed milk into the chocolate until evenly combined.

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   Cover and refrigerate the mixture until firm enough to roll into balls, about 45 minutes.

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    Scoop a tablespoon or so of the mixture into small balls with a cookie or small ice cream scoop and set onto a baking sheet or a large plate.

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    Roll each portion by hand into a smooth ball.

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    Store booze balls in an air tight container at room temperature for a day to allow the flavors to come together.

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    Store balls in the refrigerator for a week or freeze for up to 1 month.

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    To serve, put the sugar on a plate and roll the balls in it to coat.

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    Serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.