
Rum Balls Recipe
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Rum Balls Recipe
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Rum balls are easy no-bake treats that are perfect for holiday parties. This dessert has a rich chocolate flavor, along with a boozy kick!
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Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies crushed
- 1 cup pecans ground
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup rum
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- Additional powdered sugar cocoa powder, or sprinkles for decorating
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Instructions
- Use a food processor to crush the vanilla wafers to make cookie crumbs. Then use the food processor to finely grind the pecans.
- Mix the vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, powdered sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the rum, honey, and water.
- Stir the rum mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients.
- Use a cookie scoop to make 1-inch balls.
- Roll the balls in additional powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or sprinkles.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably a full day, before serving.
Notes
- These are meant for people over 21 because of the alcohol content. Substitute water or apple juice to make non-alcoholic rum balls.
- These are meant for people over 21 because of the alcohol content. Substitute water or apple juice to make non-alcoholic rum balls.
- Other possible coatings for the rum balls include nuts, coconut, sparkling sugar, or melted chocolate.
- Other possible coatings for the rum balls include nuts, coconut, sparkling sugar, or melted chocolate.
- These are also good made with whiskey, bourbon, or brandy.
- These are also good made with whiskey, bourbon, or brandy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
0.05mg
(0%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0.05mg | 0% |
Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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