In large bowl stir together:

3 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 12 ounces)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Stir in:

1/3 cup light or dark rum
1/3 cup Karo light or dark corn syrup

until well blended. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

Chocolate Bourbon Balls: Follow basic recipe. Substitute 1/3 cup bourbon for rum.