1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. bourbon
1 (1 lb.) pkg. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. unsweetened chocolate (or chocolate chips)
1 tbsp. shortening

Soak walnuts in bourbon at least 3 hours. Combine walnuts, sugar and butter. Shape into 3/4" balls. Chill at least 30 minutes. Combine chocolate and shortening in top of double boiler, heat until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Using a wooden pick (or slotted spoon) dip each bourbon ball into chocolate. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Chill until firm. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 4 dozen.