6 c. Rice Chex cereal, crushed to 1 1/2 c.
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 c. finely chopped pecans
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. corn syrup
3 tbsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. rum extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Maraschino cherries
Dates, pitted
Pecans
1/3 c. powdered sugar for coating

Mix together first 5 ingredients. Combine syrup, water and extracts. Add slowly to crumb mixture. Blend well. Butter hands. Shape into balls or around bits of cherries, dates or pecans. Let stand one hour. Roll in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered in refrigerator or freezer. Makes 4 dozen.