Rum Balls

Submitted by: Ann Hatzopoulos from Creative Cooking: Desserts

Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate or vanilla cookie crumbs (we use Vanilla Wafers)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1  1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup rum
2 tablespoons cocoa

Directions:
Combine cookie crumbs, confectioners' sugar, 1 cup walnuts, corn syrup, rum and cocoa in bowl; mix well. Form into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in remaining walnuts. Air-dry about 1 hour. Store in airtight container in cool place; these will keep for several weeks.

Variation:
Reduce nuts to 1 cup. Roll finished balls in sugar or shredded coconut.