Cherry Rum Balls

Yield: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (40 to 50)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
• 1/4 cup rum
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed wafers, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, cherries and pecans.
2. Add rum, syrup and butter. Blend well.
3. Shape into 1 inch balls.
4. Roll in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar.
5. Cover tightly; let sit 24 hours for flavors to blend.