Bourbon Balls in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Pulse the vanilla wafers in a food processor until they reach a fine, sand-like consistency.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
3. Stir in the crushed vanilla wafer crumbs until the mixture looks like a thick, pale dough.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the bourbon and corn syrup until completely blended.
5. Pour the bourbon mixture into the dry base and stir firmly until the dough is uniform and mahogany-colored.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the butter and hydrate the wafers.
7. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls and roll quickly between your palms to smooth the surface.
8. Roll each ball in powdered sugar (or alternatively, finely chopped pecans or melted semi-sweet chocolate).
9. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 15 minutes to set the exterior.