spryte
Senior Cook
Rum Balls
2 1/2 C crushed Nilla Wafers
1 C powdered sugar (plus some for dusting)
1 C ground nuts (walnuts or pecans)
2 Tbls powdered cocoa
1/4 C rum
3 Tbls corn syrup
Mix all ingredients. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Serve or refrigerate.
Variations:
Bourbon Balls - replace rum with bourbon
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
2 1/2 C crushed Nilla Wafers
1 C powdered sugar (plus some for dusting)
1 C ground nuts (walnuts or pecans)
2 Tbls powdered cocoa
1/4 C rum
3 Tbls corn syrup
Mix all ingredients. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Serve or refrigerate.
Variations:
Bourbon Balls - replace rum with bourbon
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