Cherry Rum Balls
2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers ( 40 to 50)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
In medium bowl, combine crushed wafers , 1 cup powdered sugar, cherries, and pecans. Add rum, syrup and butter. Blend well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cover tightly; let sit 24 hours for flavors to blend
Gosh I haven't seen these in a long time. I've never made them either. I have to put these on the Christmas cookie list to bake. I wonder if you could use real cherries instead of the candied ones?
ReplyDeleteDON'T SEE WHY YOU COULDN'T USE REAL CHERRIES. LET ME KNOW HOW THEY TURN OUT.
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