Rum Balls
Why I Love This Recipe
Another regular on our Cookie Trays!
Ingredients You'll Need
2 1/2 C crushed Nilla Wafers
1 C powdered sugar (plus some for rolling)
1 C ground nuts (walnuts or pecans)
2 Tbls powdered cocoa
1/4 C rum
3 Tbls corn syrup
Directions
Mix all ingredients.
Form into 1 inch balls.
Roll in powdered sugar.
Serve or refrigerate.
These freeze really well too!
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Variations:
Bourbon Balls - replace rum with bourbon
Coconut Brandy Balls - replace rum with brandy and replace 1 C nuts with 1 C shredded coconut
Orange/Chocolate Balls - replace rum with orange juice and add 2 Tbls grated orange peel
