BRANDY BALLS

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Try a bit of brandy on your cookie tray this holiday season. These easy-prep balls, made with crushed vanilla wafers, can be rolled in cocoa or powdered sugar.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and/or almonds)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup brandy
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In food processor, process vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into large bowl. Add nuts, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa; stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, stir together brandy and corn syrup until well combined. Add to dry mixture; stir until dough-like mixture forms.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in additional powdered sugar. If desired, place each in mini paper baking cup. Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Ramnaresj Pandit
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I made these brandy balls for my coworkers and they loved them. They said they were the best brandy balls they've ever had.


Tootowaloodi Derrick
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These brandy balls are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Beau Olney
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I've been making these brandy balls for years and they're always a hit. I love the way the brandy flavor comes through.


Alpha Pioneer
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I made these brandy balls with sunflower seeds instead. They turned out great!


Ibrahim SANKI
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These brandy balls are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Mercedes Riggs
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I'm not a big fan of brandy, but I still liked these brandy balls. They're not too boozy.


Rashed popalzai
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my brandy balls didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overcooked them.


Maranatha Perry
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These brandy balls are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Rocky Sarma
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I made these brandy balls with my kids and they had a lot of fun. It was a great way to spend time together.


Derrick Poto
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These brandy balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


steveking kyrian
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I've never made brandy balls before, but this recipe was easy to follow and they turned out great!


Chris Gillis
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These brandy balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Yaritza Giron
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I love giving these brandy balls as gifts. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


isabel makaneta
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These brandy balls are a great make-ahead treat. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.


Anyiam chinedu
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I made these brandy balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


A Brass
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These brandy balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Rakib New Tricks
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I love the combination of flavors in these brandy balls. The chocolate, nuts, and brandy are all perfectly balanced.


Cameron Vassar
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These brandy balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Naeem Khandoker
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I've been making these brandy balls for years and they're always a favorite. They're so rich and flavorful.


Jana Gaafer
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These brandy balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.