Chocolate-Gingersnap Bourbon Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup gingersnap crumbs (20 cookies processed in food processor)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped

• 1 (1 ounce)  unsweetened chocolate square
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup bourbon (use a brand you like to drink, the flavor really shines through)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs, cinnamon, nuts, and sugar.

2. 2

   In the top of a double boiler (over hot water) or in a saucepan (over low heat), combine chocolate and honey; heat and stir until chocolate is melted (approx 2-3 minutes).

3. 3

   Mix in bourbon until smooth and well blended.

4. 4

   Stir chocolate-bourbon mixture into crumb mixture until well blended.

5. 5

   Flour your hands and shape dough into 1-inch balls.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until firm.