Bourbon Chocolates

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. dark chocolate granules
• 20 chocolate wafer cookies (about half a 250g package)
• 0.5 cup finely chopped dried figs
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Preparation:

1. Pour about 2.5 cm of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over the saucepan (the bottom should not touch the water). Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
2. Meanwhile, place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground (you should have about 1.5 cups of crumbs). Fold the cookie crumbs into the chocolate. Add the figs, powdered sugar, bourbon, condensed milk, and vanilla extract and process until smooth.
3. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls, about 45 minutes. Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a smooth ball, then roll it in granulated sugar. Serve the candies at room temperature. Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 1 month..