Advent Calendar - Balls

Well, tonight we were busy.  Joel and I both had separate holiday gatherings we had to attend and when we got home, no one had the energy to make a drink. But we had balls!  Rum and Bourbon balls.  These are the same balls everyone makes, and delicious!

I weigh out 12 oz of vanilla wafers because the recipe calls for 12 but the box only has 11 (which is annoying), and crush them in a food processor.  The recipe also calls for a cup and a half of chopped nuts, so vague.  I used 2 cups of walnuts and further chop them in the food processor.  Then mix this with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, 1/2 booze.  I did a batch with Captain Morgan and one with Bulleit Bourbon.  

Mix this all together and form into balls.  Roll the balls in powdered sugar and let them rest in the refrigerator for a few days.  Before serving roll them in powdered sugar again.  These cookies will not get you drunk, but they taste like they will!