A Blogger Contest for Cookie Lovers

I was recently invited to participate in a cookie challenge. I don't eat a lot of sweets, but my rum balls are simply divine. I usually make them for a Christmas treat, but they are perfect anytime of year. Anyone who has tried them can't stop eating them until they are stuffed.

Entries are due by the end of September. Entries are judged on taste, ease of preparation, appearance, and must be an original recipe from bloggers. You can enter your cookie creations here.

Here is my entry to the contest. Somewhat like truffles, only stronger in taste because of the rum. Yum! I suggest you use a nice dark Jamaican rum for this recipe. If you want to include crushed nuts, substitute 1 cup of the wafers for 1 cup of nuts, such as hazelnuts. Use 4 1/2 tablespoons of chocolate chips to equal 1/2 cup of chocolate.

Best-ever Rum Balls

Recipe by Lisa Turner Published on September 16, 2011 Dark, rich and sweet with a truffle-like consistency and the wonderful aroma of a good dark rum — these are the best-ever rum balls for a holiday treat Print this recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark chocolate 1/2 cup milk chocolate 1/2 cup icing sugar 3 tablespoons corn syrup 3 cups vanilla wafers, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/3 - 1/2 cup dark rum powdered sugar, rice flour or cocoa for coating Instructions: In a heavy pot, melt the chocolate on low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the icing sugar and corn syrup. Beat in the vanilla wafers (and nuts if you are using them). Next stir in the salt, vanilla and rum until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture until firm. Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls. Roll in the coatings of your choice. I like cocoa and rice flour. Makes about 3 dozen rum balls