Chocolate Rum Balls

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Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

4 reviews

ingredients

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

directions

Combine the vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Stir in the nuts, corn syrup, and rum.

Form the mixture into 1-balls. Place some additional powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each rum ball in the sugar to coat lightly.

Place the rum balls in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3 days before serving. When ready to serve, toss lightly in additional powdered sugar.

nutrition data

65 calories, 3 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

reviews & comments

betteisbetter REVIEW:
December 4, 2014

I added a little pinch (or so) of smoked chipotle chili powder - fantastic!
at12midnight REVIEW:
December 30, 2012

Very good is super easy recipe, better than my mothers. I did not add nuts but used a cheap rum as my booze of choice, while adding coconuts on a second roll of each ball after 24 hours. Everyone raved about them. Best results is too let them sit for at least 24 to 48 hours and be kept in the fridge before eating.
rusty REVIEW:
December 17, 2010

I made these with regular rum, and 151 proof rum. The later was definitely tasty. They were both excellent. I make them for about 25 couples at Christmas, and they love them.
retta REVIEW:
December 12, 2010

i followed this recipe to a t,the balls came out real gooey.the next batch came out a little better but not much.it calls for 1/2 cup rum.no way.i used 1/4 cup and they came out beautiful.they did not flatten out in the tin,as the other 2 batches did.i will keep the recipe but using less rum.thank you for listening

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