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Rum Balls

They are the quintessential tipsy treat of many households during the holidays, and while I could add them to my seasonal treat list, they have yet to make the basket. Instead, I’ve pulled out this staple on a few occasions when you just want something quick and easy that is a crowd pleaser for the over-21s.

Original recipe: Cece Sullivan’s Rum Balls 

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Add corn syrup and rum, mixing well.
  2. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Roll in remaining powdered sugar.

Yields 4 dozen balls