Chocolate candies with alcohol

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate granules
• 20 chocolate wafer cookies (about half a 250g package)
• 0.5 cup (about 15 pcs.) finely chopped prunes
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 tbsp. bourbon or 1/3 - 0.5 tbsp. brandy
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup colored decorative sugar or crushed wafer cookies, for garnish

Preparation:

1. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on medium power for 1 minute. Stir and heat again until the chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave. Alternatively, place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Bring about 1 cm of water to a boil in a saucepan, then place the bowl on top of the saucepan (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water). Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
2. Grind the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. You should have about 1.5 cups of crushed cookies. Alternatively, place the cookies in a sturdy zip-lock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
3. Mix the cookie crumbs, prunes, sugar, bourbon, and condensed milk with the chocolate until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls, about 45 minutes.
4. Scoop out the chocolate mixture 1 tablespoon at a time and place it on a baking sheet or large plate. Use your hands to form each piece into a smooth ball.
5. Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or refrigerate for up to a week (freeze for up to a month). Before serving, roll the candies in decorative sugar or crushed cookies.