SOUTHERN RUM BALLS

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Provided by mariposa13

Categories Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (vanilla flavored if possible)
1 cup ground pecans
1/3 cup cocoa
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 -2 tablespoon vanilla rum extract
1/2-1 cup confectioners' sugar, for rolling

Steps:

Crush wafers with rolling pin or food processor.
You should have about 3 cups.
In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
Form the mixture into a ball and refridgerate.
If more moisture is needed, add a few additional drops of milk or rum.
When dough is firm, pull off walnut size pieces, form them into balls, and roll them in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.6, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 371.4, Carbohydrate 170.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 61.1, Protein 10