Holiday Recipe Week (Wednesday)~ Featuring Author Martha Ramirez

HAPPY HOLIDAY RECIPE WEEK!

(Wednesday)

This week I am posting recipes I've received from individuals in the publishing world (authors, editors, etc). I will post one or more recipes a day. In case you missed my original blog post requesting recipes, please click HERE to read.

Next featured recipe is from author Martha Ramirez.

God Bless!

T Denise Clary

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Author Martha Ramirez

and her "Chocolate Rum Balls"
-courtesy of allrecipes.com-

Martha Ramirez has written stories, poetry, and drawn since childhood. Her first children's book entitled The Fabulous Adventures of Fred the Frog was created and inspired by the curiosity and fascination her toddler has with books. In addition to writing, Martha is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), YALITCHAT.ORG, the Muse Conference Board, CataNetwork Writers, and American Author's Association. Her articles have appeared in various places including the Hot Moms Club and For Her Information (FHI) magazine.

She looks forward to expanding her career and is hard at work on her next young adult novel. She currently resides in Northern California where she enjoys gardening and kickboxing (not simultaneously). Visit her Website at: www.MartzBookz.com

Martha's Holiday Recipe

"Chocolate Rum Balls"

"Chocolate Rum Balls"
(Stock photo)

• 3 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup rum

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the crushed vanilla wafers, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and nuts. Blend in corn syrup and rum.
2. Shape into 1 inch balls, and roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container for several days to develop the flavor. Roll again in confectioners' sugar before serving.               

ENJOY!