The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Bourbon Bonbons
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup bourbon, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
2 teaspoons bourbon
1 1/2 tablespoon milk
7 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 packages (12 ounce size) semisweet chocolate morsels
3 tablespoons shortening
directions
Combine butter, bourbon, and milk; add sugar, and knead until mixture is blended and does not stick to hands. Knead in pecans. Refrigerate 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls; freeze.
Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Dip each ball of candy into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in refrigerator
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Combine butter, bourbon, and milk; add sugar, and knead until mixture is blended and does not stick to hands. Knead in pecans. Refrigerate 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls; freeze.
Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in a 1-1/2-quart bowl; microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until chocolate is softened; stir well.
Dip each ball of candy into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in refrigerator.
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