Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Rum Balls

1 c. crushed vanilla wafers (Nilla Vanilla)
1 c. finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1 c. powdered sugar
2 TBS cocoa (Dutch process)
1/4 c. rum*
1 1/2 TBS light corn syrup

powdered sugar for rolling

In large mixer bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, nuts, powdered sugar & cocoa. Blend in rum & corn syrup; mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in powdered sugar to cover. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

*substitute spiced rum if desired

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