COCONUT RUM BALLS 
4 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. rum or 1/2 c. water and 1 tsp. rum extract
Confectioner's sugar

Combine crumbs, coconut and nuts in bowl. Stir in milk and rum, mixing well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar to coat. Cover and store in refrigerator. Roll in sugar again just before serving. Makes 6 dozen.

NOTE: For best flavor make 24 hours in advance; candies may be stored for 3 weeks. Recipe may be halved using 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk.

 

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