Rum Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 Tbsp. rum, brandy or whiskey
additional coconut

Preparation

Mix sugar and butter, then stir in nuts, raisins, cocoa, coconut and rum. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Shape into 3/4-inch balls and roll in coconut. Chill on waxed paper-lined tray. Makes about 30.