Cherry No Bake Rum Balls
Source: The National Red Cherry Institute
Yield: 100 to 125 Rum Balls

2 1/2 lb vanilla wafer crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups nuts, finely chopped
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup dark sweet cherries, well drained and chopped
1 cup dark rum (or 1 1/2 tbsp rum extract)

Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients, except the powdered sugar, together, blending well. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in the powdered sugar.