This week I will post Christmas recipes from my family. Enjoy!
My great-grandmother made fantastic Christmas food, from what I hear. Her Christmas spread was quite impressive. My mother writes:
Holidays at my grandmother's house were always wonderful, but any time with my grandparents was wonderful. Of all of Grandmother's recipes for special occasions, this one for bourbon balls is unlike any other. It does not include chocolate. They are best prepared and sealed for a week or so. And, they weren't for the children.
Minnie Virginia Richard’s Bourbon Balls

Ingredients:
40 Nilla wafers
4 1/2 cups chopped pecans
4 1/2 cups raisins
4 1/2 cups whole dates (about 40)
1 1/2 cups bourbon
Powdered sugar
Directions:
Mix all but powdered sugar in food processor. Roll into 1 inch or so balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place in airtight container.
Tips from Digging Up Your Family:
These can be eaten right away, but they are best after a week.
If the mix is too wet add more wafers.
If the mix is too dry add more bourbon.
REMEMBER: These are not for children!
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