Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

1 1/2 cups chopped nuts

3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

1/2 cup light rum

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

1/8 cup confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

1.In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped nuts, 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa.

  1. Mix in rum and corn syrup.

  2. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in confectioners’ sugar.

  3. Store rum balls in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to develop flavor.

  4. Roll them again in confectioners’ sugar before serving.