dessert recipes

Rum Balls


cookies

1 pkg vanilla wafers (12-oz)
1 powdered sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 oz dark rum (or double amount)

Crush vanilla wafers very fine. Blend in 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa and nuts. Mix syrup and rum. Add to wafer mixture and let stand 30 minutes. Form into small balls and roll in additional powdered sugar. Store in airtight containers.