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Rum Balls

These rum balls are a blend of liquor, chocolate, pecans and cookie crumbs, all rolled together and coated with sprinkles. The perfect dessert or gift option for the holidays that's sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips do not use Nestle brand as they do not melt well
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 3 cups vanilla wafers crushed (such as Nilla wafers)
  • 1 cup pecans crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Start by microwaving the chocolate for 35 seconds. Stir the chocolate and microwave it for an additional 20 seconds. Repeat until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  2. Pour the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate through a sifter or a strainer. Stir the powdered sugar into the melted chocolate.
  3. Pour the dark rum, corn syrup and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Mix everything together until it is smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together crushed vanilla wafers, crushed pecans and salt.
  5. Stir the vanilla wafer mixture into the chocolate mixture until everything is evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the mixture and chill it for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and roll 1 inch balls.
  8. Dip each of the balls in sprinkles, chill them in the refrigerator until firm and serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to make these a couple of days ahead of when you want to serve them. The extra time helps the crushed cookies in the balls absorb the rum flavor. Store the balls in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve them.
  • I use a food processor to easily crush my cookies and nuts into fine pieces.
  • The measurements in the recipe are for the whole cookies and pecans. Measure them out first, then crush them second.

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 6IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 6IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.