Easy Rum Balls

1 box (12 Oz. Box) Vanilla Wafers
1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 cups Chopped Pecans (optional)
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Rum Or Bourbon
3 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
1/4 cups Extra Powdered Sugar, For Rolling

Blend wafers into fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl. Add powdered sugar, nuts, salt and cocoa to the crumbs. Mix well. 


Add rum or bourbon and corn syrup. Stir with a fork until moist. Mix with hands until completely combined. Shape into balls then roll in extra powdered sugar. Store in a covered container.

Note: to substitute rum extract, add 1 tablespoon extract plus milk or water to make 1/2 cup total.

Enjoy!

Shared by Debbie McLean Warner