SPICED RUM BALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 13

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1/2 cup raisins, chopped fine
1/4 cup spiced rum
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup cornflakes
12 vanilla wafers
3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
2 Tbsp light corn syrup

Steps:

1. Soak raisins and rum in small bowl until raisins plump, about 10 minutes. Whisk confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl until combined. Place granulated sugar in shallow dish. 2. Process cornflakes, vanilla wafers, almonds and coconut in food processor to fine crumbs and add to confectioners' sugar mixture. Mix in corn syrup, plumped raisins and rum until mixture looks wet. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, transfer to large plate and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.