Amaretto Balls

1 Vanilla wafers
1/4 c light corn syrup
3 ts Cocoa powder
1/2 c Amaretto liqueur (see * below)
2 1/3 c Confectioner sugar
1 c Pecans or almonds - chopped
1 pk Choc. chips (12 oz pkg)
2 tb Crisco

Put all ingredients, except the choc. chips and paraffin in a large plastic bag. Mix together well by kneading outside of plastic bag. When completely blended, form small balls and place on waxed paper in one layer and chill quickly in freezer for about 20 minutes (uncovered).

Meanwhile, melt choc. chips with  2 T. crisco shortening in double boiler over med. to low heat. When candy balls are chilled, dip one at a time in chocolate. Keep in cool place to store.

*Can use rum, bourbon, kahlua.