Kentucky Colonels

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, condensed milk and bourbon in a large mixing bowl; add sugar and knead until mixture is well blended and does not stick to hands.
2. 2
   Knead in chopped pecans.
3. 3
   Shape in 1-inch balls.
4. 4
   Combine chocolate morsels and paraffin in top of a double boiler; place over hot water, stirring until chocolate is melted. Using a toothpick, dip each ball of candy into chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper.
5. 5
   Remove toothpick and gently press a pecan half on each.
6. 6
   Yield:
7. 7
   About 6 dozen.