RUM BALLS
Source of Recipe
Grandma Minnie
Recipe Introduction
Found in a book of poems that she wrote in the 1930s.
List of Ingredients
- 1 cup (heaping) of vanilla wagers. crushed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- tsp of powdered sugar
- 1 scant cup of chopped nuts
- 1 tbsp light karo syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1 1/2 jiger of rum (light or dark - Cuban rum is the best)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients well until blended.
- Form balls a little smaller than walnuts and roll in tsp powdered sugar.
- Store in a tight container. And store in ice box (refrigerator)
Final Comments
These are best to age a few days or a week in the "ice box". Take out prior to serving and let thaw to room temperature.