Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category
Chocolate Covered Rum Balls
3 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup rum
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1/2 stick paraffin
Combine crushed vanilla wafers, 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and nuts. Blend in
corn syrup and rum.
Shape into 1-inch balls;
Melt chocolate and paraffin in top of double boiler.
Stick a toothpick in the candy ball and dip into the chocolate mixture
Place on waxpaper to dry
Store in an airtight container several days to develop flavor.
Roll again in confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Creme de Menthe Balls
This is a great and very easy no bake Christmas cookie recipe that is always a favorite.
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/3 cup green creme de menthe
additional powdered sugar
Combine wafer crumbs, pecans, 1 cup powdered sugar, corn syrup and creme de menthe,
blending to make a stiff dough. Roll into 1″ balls, then roll in additional powdered sugar to
coat.