Preparation Steps

• Process the cookies. Place the vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
• In a bowl, combine crushed wafers, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa.
• Whisk bourbon and corn syrup together in a separate bowl.
• Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
• Cover and chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
• Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
• Refrigerate the bourbon balls for 30 minutes before serving or store in advance for a more intense flavor.