RUM BALLS 
1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet real chocolate morsels
3 tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 c. rum
1/2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1 c. finely chopped nuts
Granulated sugar

Melt over hot (not boiling) water, semi-sweet chocolate morsels; remove from heat. Add corn syrup and rum. In large bowl, combine vanilla, wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and nuts. Add chocolate mixture; mix well. Let stand about 10 minutes. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Let season in covered container for several days. Makes 4 1/2 dozen candies.

 

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