Irish Coffee Balls

Note from Cheri: This recipe was given to us by Kim Tilley. Kim is a tightwad at heart and the founding editor of Frugal-Moms.com. Frugal by force and later by choice, Kim cut her income by 60% to stay at home with her children and discovered that anyone can live better for less. Click here for more great Irish recipes in our St. Patrick's Day channel.

3 1/2 C vanilla wafer cookie crumbs 1 C finely chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar, divided 3 tabespoons instant coffee granules 1/3 C Irish Whisky 1/3 C light corn syrup

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, pecans, and 1 cup of sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in Irish whiskey in a small cup. Add to dry mixture along with corn syrup, mixing until blended. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in air tight container. Note: Cookies become more flavorful after sitting 2-3 days.