1/3 c Dark rum

1/3 c Rolled oats

2 c Powdered sugar

3 tb Cocoa powder; unsweetened

2/3 c Walnuts, toasted; chopped

2/3 c Raisins; golden

2/3 c Coconut; shredded

1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground

1/4 ts Cinnamon

1/3 c Butter, melted; cooled

3 tb Sugar

DESCRIPTION: These fruity, spiced rum balls mellow with age. Combine rum and oats; cover and set aside one hour. Add all remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Roll teaspoons of the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar, coating generously. Store in airtight container 24 hours before serving. Store airtight at room temp 10 days, freeze for 3 months. -----