RASPBERRY BALLS

Raspberry Balls

5 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup raspberry preserves
6 ounces chocolate chips
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Combine crumbs, pecans, preserves, chocolate chips and rum in a large bowl, stirring well. Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll balls in confectioners' sugar.

To store, refrigerate in a tightly-covered container up to 1 week.

Makes 60.