1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup rum or bourbon
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (food processor makes this step easy!)
1 cup chopped pecans

Stir together powdered sugar, alcohol and corn syrup. Then add the crushed wafers and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly moistened and pinch a walnut sized piece and roll it firmly between the palms of your hands, repeat until all balls have been made. Then sift 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder onto a plate, roll the balls in the powder until evenly coated. Store in an airtight tin with doilies or wax paper between layers. Recommend candy sized Christmas cups for serving.

Makes about 20 balls.