6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 cup finely crushed vanilla wafer
1/3 cup sweet red wine
1/4 cup honey
2 cup ground walnuts
1 granulated sugar
Directions
Heat chocolate chips and honey in 3-quart saucepan over low heat,
stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla wafers, walnuts and wine. Shape into 1-inch balls;
roll in sugar.
Store Chocolate-Wine Balls in tightly covered cookie jar or metal
can. Let stand several days to blend flavors. Flavor improves with
age up to 4 weeks.
Servings: 42 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverages; Chocolate; Dessert
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