Bourbon Balls

1. 1

   In a small heavy saucepan, melt the chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring almost constantly to prevent the bottom from scorching.

2. 2

   Remove the pan from the heat and let the chocolate cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans and 2/3 cup of sugar in a deep bowl.

4. 4

   Pour in the chocolate, bourbon and corn syrup.

5. 5

   Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined.

6. 6

   Shape mixture into balls about 1-inch in diameter.

7. 7

   Roll the balls in the remaining sugar and place them in a wide mouthed 1-quart jar with a secure lid.

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