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Christmas: Easy Cherry Rum Balls




Source of Recipe


From "Pillsbury: Best Cookies Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (40 to 45 wafers)
  
• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped candied red and/or green cherries
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  
• 1/4 cup rum
  
• 3 Tbsp corn syrup
  
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine vanilla wafers, 1 cup powdered sugar, cherries and pecans; mix well. Add rum, corn syrup and butter; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
   
   Cover tightly. Let stand 24 hours to blend flavors.