Decadent Rum Balls

These decadent confections are so simple to make.  They make an elegant looking desert and would also make a perfect little gift wrapped up in a tin.  What makes them great is you can roll them in almost anything so you can satisfy any craving!

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 Main Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cup vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (whatever your favorite nut is)
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1/2 cup rum

Once you have assembled your rum balls you can roll them in lots of fun toppings.  Here are some ideas of how to dress your balls:

• coconut
• cocoa
• finely chopped nuts
• sprinkles
• colored sugar
• confectioners sugar
• cinnamon & sugar
• crushed candy cane

Directions

1. Crush wafer cookies in a large zip lock or food processor.  Once finely crushed, mix crumbs in with sugar, nuts and cocoa powder.
2. Add instant coffee granules to rum; stir until coffee granules are dissolved. Add corn syrup to instant coffee mixture and add into the cookie crumb mixture.  Mix well. Let stand 15 minutes.
3. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll into desired topping. Place in airtight container with sheet of wax paper between each layer of balls. Store at room temperature. 

YUM!

Lucy~