Instructions:

Grand Marnier Chocolate Balls

1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers
1 cup almonds
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Grind chocolate wafers and almonds together in food processor until pulverized. Add the 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and process to combine. Add the Grand Marnier and corn syrup and process until the mixture forms a moist mass. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place remaining 1 cup confectioners sugar' sugar in a wide bowl and roll each ball in the sugar to coat. Store loosely packed between layers of wax paper in a tightly covered tin. These are best if prepared one week before serving.

Yields 4 dozen.