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Mocha Pecan Balls

Dusted in either confectioners’ sugar or cocoa, this six-ingredient dough rolls up into truffle-like treats—no baking is required.

—LORRAINE DAROCHA MOUNTAIN CITY, TN



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 DOZEN


1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 65 wafers)

2 cups plus 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided

2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1/4 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk

1/4 cup cold strong brewed coffee

Additional baking cocoa, optional

1. In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, pecans and cocoa. Stir in milk and coffee (mixture will be sticky).

2. With hands dusted with some confectioners’ sugar, shape dough into 3/4-in. balls; roll in remaining confectioners’ sugar or additional baking cocoa if desired. Store in an airtight container.