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Rum Balls

1/2 pound graham cracker crumbs
1 cup confectioners` sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup white Karo syrup
1/4 cup rum
Extra confectioners` sugar for rollingCombine graham cracker crumbs, confectioners` sugar, pecans and cocoa. Mix well with hands. Add syrup and rum. Mix until well blended. Roll mixture into small balls and roll in confectioners` sugar.Makes 5 to 6 dozen.

 

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