Christmas Rum Balls

1 (6 oz.) Semisweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 C. Rum
3 Tbsp. Light Corn Syrup
2 1/2 C. Vanilla Wafer Crumbs
1/2 C. Powdered Sugar (sifted)
1 C. Pecans (finely chopped)
Powdered Sugar


Melt chocolate morsels in top of double boiler or in
microwave. When smoothly melted, remove from heat and stir in rum
and corn syrup. Set aside. Combine crumbs, powdered
sugar and pecans. Mix well. Stir into chocolate
mixture; let stand 30 minutes. Shape into 1" balls.
Roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes about 5 dozen.