Amaretto Balls

Don't leave out the adults during a family reunion. Instead try this snack that contains pecans and amaretto liquer.

30 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

609 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	pecans	finely chopped
2	cups	powdered sugar	confectioner's sugar, sifted
2	cups	chocolate wafer crumbs
2/3	cups	amaretto liquer
1	x	pecans

Directions

Process pecans and wafers separately; combine in food processor with sugar.

Slowly pour in liqueur until mixture forms a ball. You might not need the whole amount. (If mixture gets too wet, put it in the refrigerator, uncovered, overnight to dry out some.)

Shape into small balls; roll in additional finely chopped pecans.

Store in tightly sealed container.

Notes: You can substitute Oreos for the wafers, and use only 1 1/3 cup confectioners sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 115g

Amount per Serving

Calories 609 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.0g	60%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	17%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.0g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	21%
Sugars 61.0g
Protein 5.0g	10%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	4%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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