Bourbon Fruit Balls recipe
.These candies taste best after they have been stored for 24 hours. They can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for several weeks.
1 (9 ounce) package None Such Condensed
Mincemeat, finely crumbled
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 56 cookies)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup bourbon or rum
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
Additional confectioners sugar
In large bowl, combine all ingredients except additional confectioners sugar until well blended. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
Dip hands in confectioners sugar; shape mixture into 1-inch ball. (Re-chill if mixture become too soft.) Roll in additional confectioners sugar. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets; chill 2 hours or until firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Re-roll in confectioners sugar before serving if desired.