Classic Vanilla Bourbon Balls

• 9 ounces shortbread cookies
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

1. 1.
2. In a food processor, finely grind the shortbread.
3. You should have 2 cups crumbs.
4. Add the pecans and confectioners' sugar and pulse until the nuts are chopped.
5. Transfer to a large bowl.
6. 2.
7. In a small saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil.
8. Remove from the heat and add 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
9. Stir until smooth.
10. Pour into the pecan mixture and stir until well-combined.
11. Form into sixteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
12. 3.
13. Place the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a resealable plastic bag.
14. Microwave in 20 second increments until melted, squeezing the chocolate in the bag to evenly melt.
15. Snip a small hole in one corner and drizzle the chocolate onto the balls.
16. Refrigerate in an airtight container until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.

shortbread cookies, pecans, sugar, bourbon, white chocolate chips

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/classic-vanilla-bourbon-balls.html (may not work)