*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Rum Balls

Recipe By     : Family Circle
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Formed
                No Bake

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   7      ounces        sweetened coconut flakes
   6      tablespoons   apricot jam
     1/4  cup           dark rum
     1/4  teaspoon      almond extract
   1      cup           finely crushed vanilla wafers -- (about 30)

Toast coconut on pan at 325 degrees until golden, 18 minutes, stirring.
Cool. Mix jam, rum and extract in bowl. Add 2 cups coconut, wafers. Cover.
Let stand 1/2 hours. Crush remaining coconut in plastic bag with rolling
pin. Spread coconut on waxed paper. With damp hands, shape wafer mixture
into 1" balls. Roll in coconut. Air-dry 24 hours.

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