Bourbon Balls

Directions

1. 1
   In a small heavy saucepan, melt the chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring almost constantly to prevent the bottom from scorching.
2. 2
   Remove the pan from the heat and let the chocolate cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans and 2/3 cup of sugar in a deep bowl.
4. 4
   Pour in the chocolate, bourbon and corn syrup.
5. 5
   Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined.
6. 6
   Shape mixture into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
7. 7
   Roll the balls in the remaining sugar and place them in a wide mouthed 1-quart jar with a secure lid.