Rum Balls Recipe
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Rum Balls Recipe
Description
The Rum Balls Recipe starts with finely processed vanilla wafer cookies and pecans that form the base texture. Powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt are sifted into this mixture, adding sweetness and a slight chocolate bitterness. Dark rum blended with corn syrup moistens the dry ingredients, creating a dough that holds together well when formed into balls. The no-bake preparation involves rolling the dough into inch-sized spheres and coating them immediately in a dry mix like powdered sugar or cocoa powder, which adds flavor and prevents sticking.
The resulting rum balls are dense yet tender bites with a mild chocolate and nutty profile enriched by the rum aroma. They do not require baking, making them straightforward to prepare and store. Coating them early ensures a pleasant texture and visual appeal. These treats are ideal for sharing at social occasions or serving as an accompaniment to coffee or tea.
To ensure cohesion, additional rum can be added if the dough feels dry. Using a small cookie scoop helps achieve uniform sizes and shapes. If a food processor is unavailable, crushing the wafers by hand and finely chopping the pecans manually are suitable alternatives.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups vanilla wafer cookies (250g)
- 1¼ cup pecans (135g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dark rum (80mL)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the nilla wafer cookies. Process for about 10 to 15 seconds, breaking up any large pieces until fine crumbs form. Transfer them to a large bowl.
- Place the pecans in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse 8 to 10 times until the pecans are finely chopped. Transfer to the large bowl with the nilla wafer crumbs.
- To the cookie mixture, sift the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt over top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rum and corn syrup until combined. Add the rum mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula until the mixture is moistened evenly and holds together when squeezed. If there's any dry pocket, just pour a splash of rum in and mix.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out enough of the mixture to make a ball that's just over an inch in diameter. Roll in the palms of your clean hands to make a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Roll the rum balls in more powdered sugar, cocoa powder, wafer crumbs, or finely chopped pecans to coat. Rum balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. They taste better after aging for a few days.
Notes
- If you lack a food processor, crush wafers with a rolling pin in a sealed bag and finely chop pecans by hand.
- Add extra rum if the dough feels dry to achieve a pliable, cohesive consistency.
- Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to form evenly sized rum balls.
- Roll balls in coating immediately to add flavor, prevent sticking, and help coating adhere properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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