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Rum Balls

Rum Balls are a classic holiday treat. Boozy, chocolatey and rich, store these beauties in the refrigerator for several days for an even better flavor! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20 large balls

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups Finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ½ cup spiced rum

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the crushed vanilla wafers, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and nuts. Drizzle in vanilla, corn syrup and rum.
  2. Scoop and shape into 1 inch balls or larger. I used about 4 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture per ball which equaled 2 level scoops from a small OXO cookie scoop.
  3. Roll Rum Balls in additional confectioners' sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or whatever strikes your fancy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days to develop the flavor.

Notes

  • - If you chose to roll your Rum Balls in confectioners; sugar, you may need to recoat them before serving.- I served my Rum Balls in mini cupcake liners that I picked up from Target.