Magic Rum Truffles

By Hklbrries

"Are you expecting guests this Christmas? Do you have a sweet tooth that loves to make merry during the holidays? If either of these criteria describes you and your planned yuletide revelry, the Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service has the perfect prescription: take these recipes for delicious holiday treats, prepare with care and bon appetit!

The Spokesman-Review invited you to tease your holiday palate with this classic confection. Reprinted here is material from a Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service leaflet from 1978. The Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service was a staple for Spokesman-Review readers from 1935 to 1983, providing kitchen-tested recipes that never go out of style, as well as helpful hints to make any gathering, special occasion or household chore go off without a hitch. The Spokesman-Review wishes you a delicious holiday season!"

Ingredients

• 3 cups chocolate chips (18 ounces)
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp rum extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over boiling water. Remove from heat; add sweetened condensed milk, salt and rum extract. Stir until blended. Add nuts. Spread in buttered 8-inch square pan. Chill until firm; cut in squares.