Phyllis Sailor - 1968
Penny Ashton - 1990
Makes 2 ½ Doz

I prefer these

 
BOURBON BALLS - I
 
These little morsels are required for Kevin on Christmas Eve. Grandma Sailor fixes them for him every year.
 
2C (Crushed)>Mix everything together.
½CWalnuts (Ground)
½CConfectioners’ Sugar
½CChocolate Syrup
1-2TBourbon
 
Working quickly make small balls. Roll dough between your palms and then dust with additional confectioners’ sugar. If dough gets dry add a drop more bourbon.
You can crush Wafers in a Baggie or in Food Processor. One of my cookbooks says there is a lady that runs over the baggie with her car to make crumbs.
 

 

Edna Crandall - Portalhurst Cookbook
Penny Ashton - 1990

For macho guys only

 
BOURBON BALLS - II
 
2 ½CVanilla Wafers (Crushed)>Mix everything together.
1CWalnuts (Ground)
1CConfectioners’ Sugar
2TCocoa
½CBourbon ... YES !!!
 
Working quickly make small balls (1 inch). Roll dough between your palms and then dust with additional confectioners’ sugar. If dough gets dry add a drop more bourbon.
You can crush Wafers in a Baggie or in Food Processor.