A CROSS BETWEEN COOKIES AND CANDY, these are a favorite among the old folks I know, and are becoming popular in a resurgence of “everything old is new again” with my younger friends. These are just the right amount of festive for the holidays, and they’re easy to make.
MAKES ABOUT
50 BALLS
1 (6-ounce / 170-gram) can evaporated milk
⅔ cup / 150 grams chocolate chips
1 pound / 450 grams packaged almond biscotti, crushed very finely
½ cup / 120 milliliters brandy or rum
10 ounces / 280 grams chopped walnuts (about 2 cups)
1¼ cups / 120 grams confectioners’ sugar, for coating
In the microwave or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the evaporated milk and chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until smooth.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the crushed cookies and brandy until well blended. With wet hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch / 2.5-centimeter balls, then roll the balls in chopped walnuts, then in the confectioners’ sugar. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.