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Rum Ball Recipe

1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 c.)
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. rum (Jamaica brand is good)
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 c. crushed vanilla wafers (44)
1 c. ground walnuts
Sugar, to roll balls in

In a saucepan melt chocolate over low heat. Stir in sugar, rum, and corn syrup. Fold in wafers and nuts. Shape into balls using 2 tablespoons of mixture for each ball. Roll in additional sugar. Store in an airtight container for several days before using

Another variation:

Rum or Bourbon Balls

1 c. crushed vanilla wafers
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. cocoa, unsweetened
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. rum or bourbon
1/2 c. sugar

Mix ingredients, except sugar. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Refrigerate.

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