Recipe: Chocolate Rum or Bourbon Balls (using vanilla wafer crumbs, no bake)

CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS OR BOURBON BALLS

These make a great addition to any cookie tray. Make them a few days before serving to give them time to age.

3 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 12 ounces)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar (plus additional for dusting)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup rum (light or dark) or bourbon
1/3 cup light or dark corn syrup
Colored sprinkles

Stir together all ingredients (except colored sprinkles).

Roll in your hands to shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar or colored sprinkles.

Refrigerate in tightly covered container till firm.

Makes about 50