1 box vanilla wafers
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup frangelico hazelnut liqueur
3 tbsp corn syrup
1 powdered sugar
Directions
Pulverize the vanilla wafers to powder in a food processor. Melt the
chocolate chips (microwave works well), taking care not to burn them.
Combine wafers, chocolate, hazelnuts, liqueur, and corn syrup; mix
until blended. Form into bite-sized balls. Roll in powdered sugar,
brushing excess sugar off for marbled look and less dusty eating.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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