Rum Balls

(makes approx. 75 small balls)

Ingredients:
  • 1 12 oz. box vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup walnuts (or pecans)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa
  • 2 Tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2-2/3 cup rum (or bourbon)
  • powdered sugar for rolling balls in, sifted

    • Instructions:

    Place vanilla wafers in bowl of food processor and process to texture similar to cornmeal. Put in a large bowl. Process the walnuts until well ground (but not walnut butter!). Add to wafer crumbs. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well. Add corn syrup and rum and mix well.

    Roll into balls (loosely small bite size) and roll in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container. It is best to try to wait 24 hours before eating. The flavor improves greatly.