Vanilla Rum Balls

        I have made these rum balls for Christmas the last 3 years, and I have to admit, they have quite the fan base going at my day job! My fellow employees can't wait to dive into the cookie platter I bring every year for Christmas Eve, and these are probably the first thing to disappear. I have made the smart move to double this recipe when I make them, so there's plenty for everyone.  What's good about these? Well, they are recommended to make 1 week in advance, so no last-minute preparations here. You like rum? Fantastic! You'll love 'em! Don't like rum? Well, you can substitute a liquor of your choice, no problem. There is also no baking required and these are even great to serve for New Years!  Enjoy!!!




3 cups vanilla wafers, grounded fine  ( I use 1/2 and 1/2 of the vanilla wafers pictured below, the ones with the cream filling help bind the ingredients together, and the round ones absorb the rum nicely)

1 cup powdered sugar

4 tablespoons of corn syrup (any color)

1/3-1/2 cup of rum ( I use a 1/2 cup), or another liquor of you choice

                   These are the type of vanilla wafers I used,  50/50.

1. Ground up your round vanilla wafers in a food processor, or crush them in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin.

2. Do the same to you cream-filled wafers and add them in with the other crumbs.

           3. Sift in the powdered sugar into the cookie crumb mix.

                           4. Add the syrup, then the alcohol.

5. Now at this point, especially if you used the 1/2 cup of alcohol, you will need to chill this to form any balls at all with it.  Put it in your refrigerator for about an hour or two and check the consistency. It should look something like that pictured above.  When formed into balls, they should hold shape on their own, but will feel soft, and not very firm.

6. When the mix has reached the desired consistency, form into 1" balls and roll into powdered sugar.

                7. Store in an airtight container and enjoy eating them in 1 week. Enjoy! And Happy Holidays!!!