Rum Balls (2 1/2 doz cookies)

One of the recipes Jane sent to me. Besides rolling in powdered sugar, you could also dip these in chocolate, roll in finely chopped nuts such as pistatios or almonds, or cocoa powder.

2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup light rum
powdered sugar

Line airtight container with wax paper. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, combine crushed wafers, sugar, and walnuts.
Add butter and rum. Stir until well blended (mixture will be crumbly).

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll ball in powdered sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Let stand 1 hour.
Reroll balls in powdered sugar before placing in prepared container.
Store in refrigerator. Flavor of rum balls improves after a few weeks' storage.