CHRISTMAS RECIPES > CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Rum Balls

Ingredients:

2.5 c. vanilla wafers, finely crushed (I use the food processor to save time)
1 c. pecans or walnuts, crushed (I use the food processor to save time)
1 c. powdered sugar
2 heaping tbsp. of cocoa
2 heaping tbsp. of honey
1/4 c. rum
Powered sugar, or a combination of crushed vanilla wafers, nuts, and powered sugar for rolling

Method:

In a small bowl, mix the rum and honey. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, thoroughly mix the first four dry ingredients.
Add the rum and honey to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Shape into spoon sized balls. Roll in powered sugar, or in a combination of
wafers, nuts, and sugar.
Store in a tightly-sealed container.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Light corn syrup for the honey.
Melted chocolate for the cocoa.

Recipe sent by Audrey Larson for Christmas Recipes Contest 2004.