Yield: 48 Pieces
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3¼ cup | Vanilla wafer crumbs (12-oz. box wafers) |
1½ cup | Chopped nuts |
¾ cup | Powdered sugar |
¼ cup | HERSHEY'S Cocoa OR European Style Cocoa |
½ cup | Light rum* |
3 tablespoons | Light corn syrup |
\N \N | Powdered sugar |
In large bowl, combine crumbs, nuts, ¾ cup powdered sugar and cocoa. Add rum and corn syrup; blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container 2 to 3 days to develop flavor. Reroll in powdered sugar before serving. About 4 dozen balls.
* ½ cup orange juice plus 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for rum.
[Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation.] [Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.] [Meal-Master recipe format courtesy of Karen Mintzias]