Coconut Rum Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut (approximate)
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened milk
1/2 c. rum or use 1/2 c. water and 1 tsp. rum extract
confectioners sugar

Preparation

Combine crumbs, coconut and nuts in a bowl.
Stir in condensed milk and rum, mixing well.
Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar to coat.
Cover and store in refrigerator. Roll again in sugar just before serving.
Makes 6 dozen candies.