Pina Colada Truffles (Malibu Truffles)

• about 3 cups vanilla wafer, crushed (1 box)
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (confectioner's sugar)
• 1/2 cup Malibu rum
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 2 tablespoons white corn syrup (Karo)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dried pineapple
• 1/2 cup shredded baker's coconut
• 1/2 cup good quality white chocolate, melted

1. In a large bowl, stir together the malibu rum, coconut extract, and the syrup.
2. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar.
3. Add crushed vanilla wafers, pineapple and shredded coconut.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Shape mixture into walnut size balls and dip into melted white chocolate, or leave them plain.
7. Place each truffle into a mini-muffin paper.
8. Place into an airtight container or cookie tin, with layers of parchment between the layers.
9. Store covered. Serve chilled, or at room temperature.

vanilla wafer, powdered sugar, malibu rum, coconut extract, white corn syrup, pineapple, shredded bakers coconut, white chocolate

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pina-colada-truffles-malibu-truffles-453712 (may not work)