Rum Balls

Ingredients

• 120 gVanilla cookie
• 140 gPecan
• 160 gPowdered sugar
• 15 gCocoa powder
• 22.5 mlCorn syrup
• 60 mlApple juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough

   • Combine crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl and mix well.
   • Add light corn syrup and apple juice, then knead into a workable, even dough. If too wet, add a little more ground cookies or nuts; if too dry, add 1–2 tsp apple juice.
2. 2

   Shape and coat

   • Take about 1 tbsp (≈15–18 g) of dough and roll into balls about 2–2.5 cm in diameter.
   • Roll the balls in powdered sugar or ground pecans until evenly coated.
   • For best flavor, store in a tin or airtight container for about a week to let flavors mature. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.