Parve rum balls

40 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsVanilla wafer crumbs(parve)
3tablespoonsCocoa
1cupAlmonds; finely ground
cupConfectioner's sugar
2tablespoonsCorn syrup
cupRum
40Pieces slivered almonds

Directions

In a bowl, mix vanilla wafer crumbs, 2 TBS cocoa, ground almonds, and 1 cup confectioner's sugar. Add corn syrup and enough rum to make a mixture st iff enough to shape into balls. Roll into 1 inch balls. set aside.

In a shallow dish, combine remaining 1 TBS cocoa, and ½ cup confectioner's sugar. Roll balls to coat completely. Insert a slivered almond.

Will keep for 3 weeks in a tightly covered tin at room temp. or will freeze well. Ma k es 36-40

NOTES : I like to put each one in the individual candy paper holders before freezing.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #299 by Bob & Carole Walberg <walbergr@...> on Nov 16, 1997